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The Famous Five
Summary: There have been many leaders or people who displayed leadership in Canada in the 20th Century. From Terry Fox to Prime Minister Lester B Pearson, there are unlimited names to list on famous Canadian Leaders. But the most famous of them all would be the Famous Five.
There have been many leaders or people who displayed leadership in Canada in the 20th Century. From Terry Fox to Prime Minister Lester B Pearson, there are unlimited names to list on famous Canadian Leaders. But the most famous of them all would be the Famous Five.
The Famous Five- Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, and Nellie McClung- were all from Alberta Canada. Thanks to the famous five, Women would not have the rights they have today without these individuals. At a time when social conditions limited the experience of women in Canada, the Famous 5 came forward as examples of women's that were willing to pursue justice. In 1929, these women fought for the recognition of women as people under the British North America Act and won. And from then on, women could vote, go to work or learn at school, and all because of...
This section contains 576 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |