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