HIS102Y1 Lecture : Summer 2011
Document Summary
1911-1921 period in question is the period of conservative politics in canada. 1914-18 wwi there is no reassurance that wwi was worth it it was a traditional clash of empires. who were making decisions about expanding their empires. canada participated b/c it was a colony of britain. not any more noble - still an empire suppressing and exploiting others. any notion that it was fought for democracy is false. canadian soldiers fight & have significant victories in battle field. style and oratory skill - laurier had them. both pure politicians: they lived for the struggle. border did not like politics: it was not his nature. a lawyer by trade - one of the best; wealthy and prominent. went into politics as public duty: to give back since he was lucky in life. did not inspire: competent but did not seem to have much flare/charisma like those before him.
