conscription 1917 Flashcards

1
Q

1917- after Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge, Borden was determined to maintain the reputation of the Canadian forces, but he was discouraged by _____________________

A

casualty reports which suggest large scale losses of soldiers without available replacements

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2
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why was the Military Service Bill introduced on July 11, 1917?

A

Borden visited Europe in May 1917 to take account of the situation; he was urged to send more soldiers but volunteers had run out and the horrors of the war had set in on the homefront thanks to growing casualties

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3
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what was the implication of the Military Service Bill?

A

conscription- all males between 18-45 were eligible for mandatory military service

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4
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French Canada experienced ______________

A

riots, protests, and overall anger

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5
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who led the French Canadians and laid out the nationalist position?

A

Henri Bourassa

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6
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why were many outraged by the Military Service Bill?

A

Canada had already offered more soldiers and money per capita than any country in the war

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7
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Canada risked _________________

A

disunity, bankruptcy, and now their independence

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8
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what did English speaking Canada think of the Military Service Bill?

A

its for the best as French Canada has not done its part in the war

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9
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why were farmers upset?

A

loss of more workers and sons

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10
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how did Borden ensure his re election?

A

The Military Voters Act

The Wartime Election Act

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11
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when was the The Military Voters Act passed and what did it imply?

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August 29, 1917 / soldiers can vote

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12
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when was the The Wartime Election Act passed and what did it imply?

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September 14, 1917 / women related to soldiers can vote

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13
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when was the Military Service Act passed?

A

September 26, 1917

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14
Q

did Borden win the election?

A

yes, on December 17, 1917

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15
Q

404 385 were available for service, but __% applied for exemptions

A

around 95

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16
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what were reasons for exemptions?

A

health, pacifist, essential occupations, professionals

17
Q

what happened in the spring of 1918?

A

amendments were passed to remove exemptions

18
Q

how many men were conscripted overall and how many saw duty?

A

125 000 / 25 000

19
Q

how did Borden try to make amends with Quebecers?

A

by removing Sam Hughes from duty

20
Q

though Borden was an imperialist, he was determined that Canada should be ___________ and ___________ after ww1

A

autonomous / have a strong voice