The Great War was significant in shaping Canada as a modern independent nation because Canada was incredibly strong and held their lines in the Trench Warfare even though they suffered from many other things. The battle Vimy Ridge showed great Canada's great force and strength, which overcome its enemy. As well, Women's contributions to the war help to keep the soldiers in good condition to fight. The war started in 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, who was the heir to the throne of the mighty empire of Austria-Hungary. He and his wife were murdered by a group of Serbians called "Black Hand" in the morning of June 28, when they were being welcomed to Sarajevo. (Stewart PG: 6). Earlier than, "European powers had squared off against each other in two camps. France, Russia, and Britain stood together on one side, Germany, Austria-Hungery, and Italy stood against them on...