Canada’s Response to the War

Question 1

What attitudes in Canada in 1914 led to the exclusion of women and other groups from participation in the war?

Answer 1

Traditional views of gender roles

Question 2

How did Sam Hughes fail as head of the Ministry of Militia?

Answer 2

He was dismissed by the Prime Minister and failed to control and establish a Canadian military

Question 3

Why did the government need the power of the War Measures Act to fight World War I?

Answer 3

It gave the government power to maintain security and order during war, invasion or insurrection

Question 4

Name the civil Liberties that were threatened by the War Measures Act:

Answer 4

Waiving of habeas corpus, right to trial, interment, bans on political and religious groups, restrictions of free speech, banning of certain publications , confiscation of property

Question 5

Define habeas corpus:

Answer 5

Requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court

Question 6

What were internment camps?

Answer 6

A camp to house citizens of states at war with the British Empire who were living in Canada