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The Controversy of Conscription During World War II: Examining the Decisions of Mackenzie King

This study explores the complexities surrounding conscription during World War II in Canada, focusing on Prime Minister Mackenzie King's controversial stance. Key vocabulary includes definitions of conscription, casualties, plebiscite, and the public's divided opinions. The term "conscription" refers to the forced enlistment of soldiers, which sparked significant debate among Canadians. The assignment invites students to evaluate whether King’s approach of “not necessarily conscription, but conscription if necessary” was justified. Students will analyze historical perspectives and form their own conclusions based on recent homework discussions.

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The Controversy of Conscription During World War II: Examining the Decisions of Mackenzie King

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  1. Conscription DuringWorld War II CHC2D8 Ms. Gluskin

  2. Vocabulary 186-187 • Conscription (noun) = forcing soldiers to go to war • Term (noun) = amount of years • Casualties (noun) = injured and dead people during war • Plebiscite (noun) = a special vote by the people of a country on a topic given by the government • Tallied (verb) = counted, totalled • Liberate (verb) = to free

  3. Remember WWI: what was the problem with conscription? • Did everyone agree on it? • Who supported it? • Who didn’t support it? • Prime Minister King will have to come up with a solution.

  4. Mackenzie King’s Solution “Not necessarily conscription, but conscription if necessary.”

  5. Did Prime Minister King do the right thing?

  6. Homework • Finish “Conscription: A Rocky Road” • Answer at the bottom: did King do the right thing?

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