Conscription Crisis ww1 Flashcards
(14 cards)
How did the English Canadians feel about conscription?
They supported the war effort as they felt stronger ties to the British empire
How did the French Canadians feel about conscription?
They did not support conscription, they saw it as they had to fight in war
Which two politicians opposed conscription?
Wilfred Laurier and Henri Bourassa
Why did these two politicians oppose conscription?
They believed that the law of the land declares that no man in Canada shall be subjected to compulsory military service except the defense of Canada
Describe the military service bill of 1917
A bill that would make enlistment compulsory
Describe military voters act
Allowed the men and women serving overseas to vote
Describe wartime elections act
Gave the vote to all Canadian women directly related to servicemen
Describe pacifists
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable
Describe conscientious objectors
People who refuse military service in the ground of religious or moral opposition to war
How were some French Canadians avoiding serving in the war?
They borrowed a baby because men with little babies didn’t have to go to war
What did prime minister Borden promise of behalf of Canada?
Not to have conscription in Canada
Why did Borden break his promise?
To keep the country together, not enough soldiers were fighting
What happens August 1917?
Military service becomes mandatory
What is the wartime elections act?
Pushing liberals to join the conservatives, it was a way to get more votes for the government
