Same meaning?
The two unpopular cantons , however , had immediate financial problems and were forced to introduce a series of new taxes and laws .
The two new cantons had immediate financial problems , however , and were forced to introduce a series of unpopular taxes and laws .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
The 114th Battalion recruited in Haldimand County and the Six Nations reserve , and was mobilized at Cayuga , Ontario .
The 114th Battalion recruited to the Haldimand County and the Six Nations Reserve , and was mobilized in Cayuga , Ontario .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
During this time the climate was a mixture of two different seasons , a dry season and a shorter rainy season .
The climate during this time was a mixture of two different seasons , rainy seasons and a shorter dry season .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Helen Wills defeated Phoebe Holcroft Watson 6 -- 4 , 6 -- 2
Phoebe Holcroft Watson defeated Helen Helen Wills 6 -- 4 -- 2

Answer:
no