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?
Justification For
Justification against
Your personal viewpoint is…
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Moral dilemma 1b: During a time of Crisis, do you think the Government of Canada is justified in
branding people as “enemy aliens?”
Justification For
Justification against
Your personal viewpoint is:
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Now read the following handout. Does this handout change your viewpoint?
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Moral dilemma 2: Should the Canadian government be allowed to force men to into military
service?
Justification For
Justification against
Your personal viewpoint is:
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