Chapter 2.05 - The Conscription Crisis of World War I

Question 2.18.a (page 58)

• Who would be more likely to express each of the following opinions, Bourassa or Borden? Give reasons for your answer.
• a) The British are emptying the Canadian purse.
• Bourassa because he believes that the British would do anything to remain powerful in the world.

Question 2.18.b (page 58)

• Who would be more likely to express each of the following opinions, Bourassa or Borden? Give reasons for your answer.
• b) Canada is for Canadians. I am a Canadian first and last. I hardly ever think of Britain.
• Bourassa because he dislikes British imperialism and would like it to end in Canada.

Question 2.18.c (page 58)

• Who would be more likely to express each of the following opinions, Bourassa or Borden? Give reasons for your answer.
• c) French-speaking Canadians are Canadians. They must do their share. They benefit from being Canadian and now they must pay for that privilege.
• Borden because the French Canadians are against conscription and do not want to fight in Britain's wars.

Question 2.18.d (page 58)

• Who would be more likely to express each of the following opinions, Bourassa or Borden? Give reasons for your answer.
• d) The war has cost too many lives. It must be ended at once. We can end the war with a great victory. But for victory we need soldiers.
• Borden because he is promoting conscription for all Canadians.

Question 2.20 (page 58)

• What are the benefits and drawbacks of being a colony in an empire?
• Benefits: military protection, economic protection.
• Drawbacks: no self-government, no self-determination, must obey the empire.