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From the '60s BBC series about WWI I remember they said that there was surprisingly little opposition to the conscription when it was introduced in 1916. The British government expected hundreds of thousands of protesters on the streets, but it turned out to be only a couple of thousand, and the protest didn't last long
In Australia there was resistance from many different sections of society. The Archbishop of Melbourne Daniel Mannix, who famously referred to the war as an imperialist one said that Australians, especially Catholics should not be involved it. Many of his followers sypathised, although this was likely a result of British action in Ireland during the Irish revolution in 1916. Resistance also came from the IWW (international workers of the world) who were a political force in Melbourne at the time. They organized many protests against the war and united workers and unemployed.
It's also worth mentioning that Australia's Prime Minister at the time, W.M. 'Billy' Hughes, was fanatically pro-Conscriptionist because he believed that Australia's long-term survival as a regional power depended upon her being involved in the war. He went about introducing conscription in a very combative, dictatorial manner, forcing it through Parliament like a juggernaut and angrily demanding that it be supported by all sectors of society throught the whole Continent. This totalitarian, bullying approach served to alienate many people who might otherwise have considered conscription as a necessary evil in order to secure Australia's long-term survival as an independent, viable nation.
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When was conscription used in World War I?
Conscription was used in World War 1, when men wouldn't join the army the Government used conscription as a way of making men join. They had absolutely no choice.
Did the French Canadians respond to the attempt of the Mackenzie King government to impose conscription during World War 2 by abstaining from voting on conscription?
Yes, many French Canadians responded to the Mackenzie King government's attempt to impose conscription during World War II by abstaining from voting in the 1942 plebiscite on the issue. This was largely due to their opposition to conscription, stemming from historical grievances and concerns over the government's perceived disregard for their rights and interests. The low turnout and lack of support highlighted the deep divisions between English and French Canadians regarding military service and conscription during the war.
How did conscription affect Canada's economy?
During World War II, conscription was a controversial and somewhat divisive step taken by the Canadian government in 1944; however, it did not adversely affect Canada's economy, which experienced a general "boom" as a result of the war. For one thing, the actual conscription enforced on Canada's population was quite small; it also occurred only during the last year of the war. For another, Canadian women (similar to women throughout the western nations) became more active in the work-force as a result of the war-time pressures.
What were the world views on Canadian conscription?
During World War I, Canadian conscription was a contentious issue, with strong divisions between English-speaking Canadians, who largely supported it, and French-speaking Canadians, who opposed it due to fears of alienation and the belief that it disproportionately affected their communities. In World War II, while conscription was again controversial, the context had shifted; many Canadians accepted it as a necessity, though tensions remained, particularly in Quebec. Overall, conscription highlighted regional, linguistic, and cultural divides within Canada, shaping national identity and political discourse.
Conscription in Australia durin World War 1?
whats the actual question?
Why was conscription necessary during World War 2 for Canada?
Canada was a British Territory and all British Territories were subject to conscription into their own army.
Peoplegroups that opposed conscription in World War I?
who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why? who opposed (argued against) conscription in Australia during world war 1 and why?
Which countries used conscription in World War 1 and which countries didn't?
I definitely know that Canada was one of the Countries that did.
Who was ernest lapointe and was his view on conscription in World War 2?
Lapointe persuade Quebec people that Canada joining the war was mandatory. He also said that conscription being forced will cause all Liberal support from Quebec to be gone.
Compulsory conscription Britain World war 1?
The Compulsory conscription was ordered by Hitler in the World War 2, that was against the Treaty of Versailles
When was conscription used in World War I?
Conscription was used in World War 1, when men wouldn't join the army the Government used conscription as a way of making men join. They had absolutely no choice.
What countries were involed in conscription in World War 2?
During World War II, many countries implemented conscription to bolster their military forces. Notable nations that enforced conscription included the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, the Soviet Union, and Japan. Each country had its own policies and timelines for conscription, often reflecting the urgent need for troops as the war progressed. Overall, conscription played a crucial role in mobilizing millions of soldiers for the conflict.
What is conscription crisis?
It was a political and military crisis in Canada during the Great War.
What effect did conscription have on civilians during the war?
Riots, protests, and fleeing to Canada.
Did the French Canadians respond to the attempt of the Mackenzie King government to impose conscription during World War 2 by abstaining from voting on conscription?
Yes, many French Canadians responded to the Mackenzie King government's attempt to impose conscription during World War II by abstaining from voting in the 1942 plebiscite on the issue. This was largely due to their opposition to conscription, stemming from historical grievances and concerns over the government's perceived disregard for their rights and interests. The low turnout and lack of support highlighted the deep divisions between English and French Canadians regarding military service and conscription during the war.
What was the name for the draft in world war 1?
Conscription
How did conscription affect Canada's economy?
During World War II, conscription was a controversial and somewhat divisive step taken by the Canadian government in 1944; however, it did not adversely affect Canada's economy, which experienced a general "boom" as a result of the war. For one thing, the actual conscription enforced on Canada's population was quite small; it also occurred only during the last year of the war. For another, Canadian women (similar to women throughout the western nations) became more active in the work-force as a result of the war-time pressures.
