2.10 Conscription Flashcards
Why did the prime minister decide to make conscription mandatory?
He realized that the battle of Vimy Ridge wouldn’t have been so successful if there were less soldiers
What was the name of the law that made conscription legal?
the Military Service Act
Who did the Military Service Act exempt?
The Act allowed exemptions for the disabled, the clergy, those with essential jobs or special skills, and conscientious objectors who opposed the war based on religious grounds (at first)
Who opposed the Military Service Act?
The people of Quebec, as their ancestors had been there for a while, and felt no loyalty towards Britain (additionally, since very few people from Quebec enlisted, those who did felt out of place, as barely anyone spoke French)
Farmers and miners, as the ones who didn’t get conscripted were expected to increase output for less money
immigrants
What two laws did Robert Borden create to sway people to vote for him?
The Military Voters Act allowed men and women overseas to vote
The Wartime Elections Act gave all Canadian women related to servicemen a vote
Also cancelled the vote for conscientious objectors and recent immigrants from enemy countries
