Society
What did the war affect
Canadian economy, role of women, french and english relations
What did the fast industrialisation cause
Inflation, higher taxes, government debt
What did the UK give out that we didn't
Ration cards
Why were women allowed to work in factories
Majority of workers were men fighting overseas
How did French-Canadians feel about conscription
Very negatively
BONUS: Why did they feel this way
What is the "Home Front"
The civilian population and activities of a nation at war
What did people do when food prices inflated
They hoarded it, but couldn't afford bread/meat and other goods
How much did Canada spend a day
~$500,000
What were women making in the factories
Munitions
Which political party and electoral candidate supported conscription
What did Canada manufacture and ship (at least three)
Munitions, shells, aircraft parts, clothes, food
How did people save produce (fruits and vegetables) for the winter
They pickled them, preserved them, or turned them into jam
How much did Canada tax on income for the War Efforts
3%
How many nurses enlisted to help
2400
What were supporters of Wilfred Laurier called
Laurier Liberals
What sector was the majority of Canada's workforce BEFORE the war?
Primary sector
What was the interest rate on war loans
5%
What was the interest rate on victory bonds
5.5%
How many nurses were killed
18
How many conscripted soldiers appealed to be exempt
400,000
What did the war do to Canada's workforce
It caused Canada to industrialise fast
What did people do that caused shortages?
They began spending less, and hoarding money/resources
Why did so many families suddenly struggle financially
Their breadwinners (father, son, husband, etc.) were fighting overseas
What were "farmerettes"
Teenage girls who went to help on farms that had no one to take care of them
How many conscripts ACTUALLY served
24,000