Most Canadian and U.S. soldiers in WWI were farmers who had never been more than a few miles from their homes before they were sent to Europe. When they returned, they had to adjust to their more humdrum life. As a popular song of the time put it, "How are you going to keep them down on the farm after they've seen Paree (Paris?"
After army life, they needed to reunite and relate with their families.
They also had the problem of getting jobs.
Some of them were severely injured, especially by mustard gas that harmed their lungs.
Remembering the horrors and sacrifices of this war affected the minds of many WWI soldiers.
What were the 5 problems that affected Canadian soliers after WW1?
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