10 Questions
During World War I, the Canadian government passed the War Measures Act in order to
Control and coordinate the war effort
Under the War Measures Act, people suspected of being enemies of the state could
Face arrest and detention without trial
What was one of the government controls during World War I?
Increased censorship of material
How did the Canadian government finance the war effort during World War I?
By borrowing money from other countries
What happened to German and Austrian-Hungarian immigrants in Canada during World War I?
They were interned in harsh labor camps
True or false: The Canadian government continued its regular roles during the war.
True
True or false: The War Measures Act gave the government control over various aspects of life in Canada.
True
True or false: Enemy aliens such as Germans and Austrians faced arrest and detention under the War Measures Act.
True
True or false: The government could dictate to farmers and factory owners what to produce for the war effort.
True
True or false: Censorship during the war aimed to ensure material did not counter the war effort.
True
Test your knowledge on Homefront Issues during World War I in Canada. Learn about the government's control over daily life, the War Measures Act, and the arrest and detention of enemy aliens.
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