3.6.4 Forum-Nationalism During Wartime
Completion requirements
Especially in times of emergency or crisis, nations must make crucial decisions in the pursuit of their national self-interest. During World War I, Canada and its government made many of these decisions as part of the British Empire. After the initial excitement had died down, and the war continued for years past Christmastime, Canadian citizens took issue with some measures that were taken in the name of national pride.
In the 3.6.4 Forum, you will choose one action/measure from World War I (listed in the box above), take a position, and respond to the following question.
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3.6.4 – Nationalism During Wartime Forum
Especially in times of emergency or crisis, nations must make crucial decisions in the pursuit of their national self-interest. During World War I, Canada and its government made many of these decisions as part of the British Empire. After the initial excitement had died down, and the war continued for years past Christmastime, Canadian citizens took issue with some measures that were taken in the name of national pride.
The most controversial actions/measures included the following.
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In the 3.6.4 Forum, you will choose one action/measure from World War I (listed in the box above), take a position, and respond to the following question.
When do actions/measures taken in the name of nationalism and national interest go too far?Using content pages 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3 (and your Notebook Organizers), create a forum post where you
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- the use of propaganda
- the Military Service Act/conscription
- internment of enemy aliens and internment camps
- promises to supply high numbers of non-existent (or unwilling) recruits
Student Example (War Measures Act): 3.6.4 Forum Post
I believe when a measure oppresses large groups of people's rights based on suspicions, and without clear evidence of wrongdoing it goes too far. Canada introduced the War Measures Act in August 1914. This Act gave the federal government the authority to do anything necessary for "the security, defence, peace, order and welfare of Canada". This included limiting civil rights and freedoms of Canada's citizens, control of national resources and companies, and arrest people without due process. However, Canada's federal government justified the need for the Act, as World War I was an emergency that impacted the nation, and needed swift action to respond to an international conflict. In the government's view, the Act reinforced the national interest of Canada's safety and security, as well as a protection of nationalism as part of loyalty to the British Empire. I would argue that this Act went too far. After more than 6 500 Canadian soldiers were wounded or killed at Ypres, the government, nervous about reports impacting fundraising and recruitment, began to monitor, censor, or outright ban news reports they considered inappropriate. The War Measures Act also allowed the detaining and interning of "enemy aliens", for a range of reasons from failing to register monthly reports, acting suspiciously, or even being unemployed. Especially in light of large groups of people and their rights and lives being removed, and the general Canadian public not being to access accurate news of the many men and women overseas, for these reasons this measure goes too far in the name of national interest.
I believe when a measure oppresses large groups of people's rights based on suspicions, and without clear evidence of wrongdoing it goes too far. Canada introduced the War Measures Act in August 1914. This Act gave the federal government the authority to do anything necessary for "the security, defence, peace, order and welfare of Canada". This included limiting civil rights and freedoms of Canada's citizens, control of national resources and companies, and arrest people without due process. However, Canada's federal government justified the need for the Act, as World War I was an emergency that impacted the nation, and needed swift action to respond to an international conflict. In the government's view, the Act reinforced the national interest of Canada's safety and security, as well as a protection of nationalism as part of loyalty to the British Empire. I would argue that this Act went too far. After more than 6 500 Canadian soldiers were wounded or killed at Ypres, the government, nervous about reports impacting fundraising and recruitment, began to monitor, censor, or outright ban news reports they considered inappropriate. The War Measures Act also allowed the detaining and interning of "enemy aliens", for a range of reasons from failing to register monthly reports, acting suspiciously, or even being unemployed. Especially in light of large groups of people and their rights and lives being removed, and the general Canadian public not being to access accurate news of the many men and women overseas, for these reasons this measure goes too far in the name of national interest.
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