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What was the purpose of the National Registration survey in 1915?
What was the purpose of the National Registration survey in 1915?
- To count the number of men fighting overseas
- To determine the number of men eligible to go to war (correct)
- To raise funds for the war effort
- To identify conscientious objectors
In what year did conscription begin in the Second World War?
In what year did conscription begin in the Second World War?
- 1939
- 1941
- 1940 (correct)
- 1942
What was the total number of men conscripted in the Second World War?
What was the total number of men conscripted in the Second World War?
- Over 312,000 (correct)
- Over 200,000
- Over 300,000
- Over 250,000
Why were Māori exempt from conscription?
Why were Māori exempt from conscription?
What was 'manpower' conscription used for during the Second World War?
What was 'manpower' conscription used for during the Second World War?
What is the term for refusing to serve in a war when conscripted due to reasons of conscience?
What is the term for refusing to serve in a war when conscripted due to reasons of conscience?
Who were the first to be called up for military service in 1916?
Who were the first to be called up for military service in 1916?
In the Second World War, what was the age range for men required to register for conscription?
In the Second World War, what was the age range for men required to register for conscription?
What was a major concern for Labour groups and unions regarding conscription?
What was a major concern for Labour groups and unions regarding conscription?
Why did some pacifist Christian groups object to conscription?
Why did some pacifist Christian groups object to conscription?
How were men divided during the Second World War conscription?
How were men divided during the Second World War conscription?
What was the reason for exempting Māori from conscription?
What was the reason for exempting Māori from conscription?
What was one of the suggested alternatives to conscription of men?
What was one of the suggested alternatives to conscription of men?
What was the impact of strikes on industries when conscription began?
What was the impact of strikes on industries when conscription began?
What was the role of Local Military Service Boards?
What was the role of Local Military Service Boards?
How many men were exempted on religious grounds?
How many men were exempted on religious grounds?
What was the process for conscientious objectors who were called up?
What was the process for conscientious objectors who were called up?
What percentage of men conscripted under the conscription law eventually went to serve overseas?
What percentage of men conscripted under the conscription law eventually went to serve overseas?
