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The Conscription issue split Canada by separating different groups. Farmers didn't want their sons/hired men to join the army, because they wouldn't have enough workers. Industrial workers also opposed conscription. Opposition in Quebec was the strongest, however. The predominantly English-speaking population felt that it was their duty to fight in the war, and condemned the French-Canadians, portraying them as a 'foul blot' on the country. Tensions were high, and there were many violent demonstrations. A historian described the following election:
"More than any other single event, it split Canada into two nations... . The effects of that Khaki Election continue to haunt us today."
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Why did the labor party split during world war 1?
The labor party of WW1 was split because the leader Billy Hughes was a very big fan of the idea of conscription (men being forced into the armed forces so as not to loose the war from lack of soldiers) Many people in the party (and in australia) were horrified by the idea, infact australia was almost divided in half. Those who supported conscription followed Mr huges and with that suport Billy Hughes created his own party and Introduced conscription of soldiers to fight on the australian fronts. He wanted more but didn't want to loose his place in leading australia.
Where was conscription?
Conscription is the required service of citizens in the military. It is often called the draft. Several nations still have conscription such as South Korea and Thailand.
What was two groups against conscription were formed in 1964?
Save Our Sons, and The Youth Campaign against Conscription.
Is conscription used today?
no
Compulsory conscription Britain World war 1?
The Compulsory conscription was ordered by Hitler in the World War 2, that was against the Treaty of Versailles
