History Unit 1: A White Mans War

Question 1

Why were visible minorities rejected for enlisting

Answer 1

1. Would not be tell treated by enemy if captured
2. They would be upset the balance of military units
3. People believe that it wasn’t “their” war it was a white mans war

Question 2

What was the construction battalion

Answer 2

Coloured men of Canada had role of construction where they were to support the front lines, building roads and bridges, defusing mines so front line troops could advance, while also bringing out the wounded. Non combat but supported