World War One: Canada Prepares to Defend the Empire

Question 1

Canada’s Reaction

Answer 1

When Britain declared war on Germany on Aug. 4, 1914,
Canada and the rest of the British Empire were automatically
at war, too–Canada pledged 25000 soldiers – both French
and English Canada seemed supportive

Question 2

War Measures Act

Answer 2

By passing this act, the government gave
itself increased powers to:

Censor publications, communications, photos

Arrest, detain, exclude, deport persons

Control harbours and movements of vessels

Control transport of persons/things by land, air
or water

Control trade, production and manufacturing

Seize and dispose of property

Question 3

Combat Readiness

Answer 3

October 1914 first troops of the Canadian
Expeditionary Force (CEF) left for Britain for
further training on 32 ships

Early 1915 Canadians ready for action in
Europe