Canada's Declaration of War and Official War Policy

When did Germany invade Poland?

• September 1, 1939
• September 10, 1939
• August 31, 1939
• October 1, 1939

What was Canada’s status during WW2 regarding Britain's declaration of war?

• On the side of Germany
• Autonomous
• Automatically involved
• Neutral

Who was Canada’s Prime Minister when the country declared war in 1939?

• J.S. Woodsworth
• Mackenzie King
• Ernest Lapointe
• C.D. Howe

When did Canada officially declare war on Germany?

• September 8, 1939
• September 1, 1939
• September 10, 1939
• September 12, 1939

How did Mackenzie King address concerns about conscription?

• By ignoring them
• By promising conscription would not be enacted
• By immediately introducing conscription
• By avoiding the topic altogether

What did Ernest Lapointe declare regarding conscription?

• Québec would support conscription
• Québec would oppose any government that enforced conscription
• Conscription was necessary for national unity
• Québec was neutral on conscription

Who argued against Canada going to war?

• Mackenzie King
• Ernest Lapointe
• J.S. Woodsworth
• C.D. Howe

What was J.S. Woodsworth’s main argument against war?

• Canada was not ready
• War could not settle disputes
• Conscription was unpopular
• The economy could not support war

Which political party did J.S. Woodsworth represent?

• Conservative Party
• Liberal Party
• Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF)
• Progressive Party

What role did Ernest Lapointe play in gaining support for the war in Québec?

• He promised economic benefits
• He assured no conscription would occur
• He offered more jobs in the military
• He stayed neutral