2. Conscription What is it?
A system to make people join the armed forces during a war.
The conscription issue involved the disagreement by French-speaking Canadians with attempts by the Canadian government to make people join the armed forces during both world wars.
“Drafted”
Receive a letter from the government telling you to report for duty.
Soldiers in World War I were paid approximately $1 per day.

3. Conscription: Questions
Read the person’s profile given to you by your teacher.
Put yourself in their position. (“walk a mile in their shoes”)
What would your opinion be about conscription?
What evidence from the profile supports your opinion (in role)
What is YOUR opinion of conscription?
What problems could occur as a result of forced military service for Canadian citizens?