HISB41H3 Lecture Notes - Imperial Munitions Board, Desertion, Canadians Of German Ethnicity
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17, unionist, altruistic, saboteurs, flavelle, imb (imperial munitions board) War experience made them lose faith and respect for the politicians, teachers, etc. Officers that received privileges only because of their class or political connections. Menw ere sometimes shot by their own men during battle. Wctu have been trying to stop liquor trade. Ww1; because it created an atmosphere to create idealism and positive acts it started the movement toward social reforms. Super patriotism; not the same as nationalism, it is a feeling of a total commitment to canadas cause combined with a strong intolerance to those who are not similarly committed. Repercussions are mixed saved job positions for workers, etc. Idealism and patriotic spirit (positive repercussions primarily in the social reform) During war, they said they should be able to vote, because they contributed to the war also. Also hypocritical to not give rights to half the population, but say that theyre fighting for rights.
