WW1moral dilemma worksheet

Socials 11: Autonomy and International Involvement A test in morality and ethics 2 issues that stem from WW1 propose a test in morality. These include: 1. Concept of the War Measures Act and whether a government is justified in using it during a crisis and branding Canadian citizens as “enemy aliens” 2. Concept of forced enlistment of Soldiers ( conscription) Moral Dilemma 1a: Should the Government be allowed to suspend citizen rights during a major crisis?

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Your personal viewpoint is… __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Moral dilemma 1b: During a time of Crisis, do you think the Government of Canada is justified in branding people as “enemy aliens?”

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Your personal viewpoint is: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Now read the following handout. Does this handout change your viewpoint? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Moral dilemma 2: Should the Canadian government be allowed to force men to into military service?

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Your personal viewpoint is: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________