What is conscription?
- Conscription is forced/mandatory/compulsory military service
- The government forcing people to join the army
Why conscription was necessary
(Borden)
1.) The right thing to do
The British were our friends and they needed our help. We are apart of the British family. If a family member is in trouble, we must do all that we can to help them.
2.) Just war
The Germans were bullies and they started the war so we must fight against Germany. They are using submarines/mustard gas and they attacked Belgium.
3.) Independence/autonomy
If Canada helps Britain win the war, great Britain will give Canada independence. Conscription is necessary for independence. Canada needs more soldiers to help win the war.
Why conscription was unnecessary
1.) Conscription will divide Canada
It will divide the french and English Canadians. Forcing french Canadians to join the war that they do not believe in will create bitter feelings between groups.
2.) Canada has done enough
Canada sent 500 000 soldiers to die. This war has nothing to do with Canada. This is not a Just war. This war is being fought for colonies and land.
3.) Undemocratic
People in Canada should be able to choose to fight in this war. Forcing people to join war is wrong. Canada is a peaceful country and we shouldn't force it's citizens to join a war they do not believe in.
- Conscription is forced/mandatory/compulsory military service
- The government forcing people to join the army
Why conscription was necessary
(Borden)
1.) The right thing to do
The British were our friends and they needed our help. We are apart of the British family. If a family member is in trouble, we must do all that we can to help them.
2.) Just war
The Germans were bullies and they started the war so we must fight against Germany. They are using submarines/mustard gas and they attacked Belgium.
3.) Independence/autonomy
If Canada helps Britain win the war, great Britain will give Canada independence. Conscription is necessary for independence. Canada needs more soldiers to help win the war.
Why conscription was unnecessary
1.) Conscription will divide Canada
It will divide the french and English Canadians. Forcing french Canadians to join the war that they do not believe in will create bitter feelings between groups.
2.) Canada has done enough
Canada sent 500 000 soldiers to die. This war has nothing to do with Canada. This is not a Just war. This war is being fought for colonies and land.
3.) Undemocratic
People in Canada should be able to choose to fight in this war. Forcing people to join war is wrong. Canada is a peaceful country and we shouldn't force it's citizens to join a war they do not believe in.