WAR ON THE HOMEFRONT

_____________ became a major supplier of food for British forces.

• America

• Canada

• Alberta

• Russia

Eating less meat, and sweets was known as ____________.

• Conserving

• Saving

• Rationing

How much was the war costing per day in 1918?

• $1 Million

• $10000

• $100 000

• $3 million

What was the name given to women fighting for the right to vote?

• Voter ladies

• Rebels

• Suffragists

What was the "Wartime Measures Act" of 1917?

• Pay for soldieers

• Pay for wounded soldiers

• Vote for women

• Vote for men over 16

What were the German, and Austrian-Hungarians known as in 1914?

• Neighbours

• Immigrants

• Enemy Aliens

What was the term used to describe the forced joining of the army?

• Enlisting

• Volunteering

• Conscription

Answer explanation

This was a law passed by the Canadian government.

Why was Conscription controversial in Canada?