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Conscription and Its Negative Effects in WWI
World War 1 is often known as the Great War by many people. Canada played a very big and important role in this war, supplying Britain with
many weapons, aids and nurses, foods and on top of that, thousands of brave soldiers. When the war first started, many Canadian men were greatly
excited about the adventures that they will experience at war and the stories they will be able to tell when they come home as heroic soldiers. This
excitement led many men, even young boys to enlist and volunteer for the war. However, when this war that was supposed to end in a couple of
months, led to a year and then another, the number of volunteering men started to decrease further and further. This rapid drop of soldiers led Prime
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This could have been one of the reasons why Canadian troops lost so many more soldiers towards the end of the war than before. The Military Service
Act created more than just terrible effects on families and publics but it also created riots, violence and conflicts with the English and the French
citizens.
When this act was first introduced, it gained very unpleasant feedbacks, this was such a controversial issue that as it became more and more serious, it
led Canada to split into two. Canada became a divided nation with English on one side and French on the other. The cause of this conflict was mainly
because of the conscription act, the English felt that it was beneficial for the war while the French thought the exact opposite. English Canada was in
favour of this forced military service because they felt that more than enough English men went to war, while the French men contributed very little.
On the other hand, French Canada felt that there was no need to enlist in the war because they felt it was not necessary to support a country that they
did not have any patriotism or love for. In addition, French men were needed at home to work on the farm. The typical opinion of the war and the
conscription crisis was described by a news article, Almost all French–Canadians opposed conscription: They felt that they had no particular loyalty to
either Britain or France. They felt their only loyalty was to Canada.(The New York
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Military Conscription
Whatever democratic rules are used by a nation and whatever votes are based on standards are thought to be pervasive in its general public, the
conscription is a titanic stride towards the disorder and oppression of a free state. It will leave its signature on everything. That is the reason why no
general public can see itself as a free country. These two ideas are contrary and nothing may legitimize uniting them. About a month and a half after
the Unified States formally entered the First World War, the U.S Congress passes the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917, giving the U.S.
president the ability to draft soldiers. When he went before Congress on April 2, 1917, to convey his war message, President Woodrow Wilsonhad
promised the greater part of his country's significant material assets to help the allies–France, England, Russia and Italy–crush the Opposing Forces.
What the Allies frantically required more troops to replace their depleted front lines of the war zones of the Western Front. In spite of Wilson's push to
enhance military readiness through the span of 1916, at the season of Congress' war announcement the U.S. had just a little armed force of
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Pershing, started landing in Europe in June 1917. Most of the new conscripts still needed to be activated, transported and prepared for any war time
situation. The AEF did not start to assume a significant part of the war in France until about a year later, amid the late spring and summer of 1918. At
that point, Russia had pulled back from the contention because of inner unrest, and the Germans had propelled a forceful new hostile on the Western
Front. In the meantime, the U.S. gave its partners genuinely necessary help as monetary help: stretching out boundless measures of credit to England,
France and Italy; raising wage expenses to create more income for the
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The Pros And Cons Of Conscription In The Military
Throughout human history, war has permeated the lives of billions of people. From early conflicts such as conquests to control vast swaths of land by
Alexander the Great and Cyrus the Great to modern, global wars such as the World Wars, the concept of war has been at the forefront of humanity's
mind for centuries. However, in recent years, opposition to war and lack of participation in the military has become a common theme in many
countries, including the United States. To help alleviate the troubles caused by lack of participation, the United States instituted a law allowing for the
conscription of its citizens. Conscription, which can also be referred to as a draft, is defined as the compulsory drafting of citizens into military service
(What). The Draft has been utilized throughout US History in a couple of prominent wars; however, opposition has manifested against the Vietnam
War and the draft, rightfully stemming from ethical opposition to the war and hatred for what the war and the draft stood for. The idea of conscription
has been in the American eye throughout the entire history of the country. The idea of the registration of all men in America to be in the military was
first introduced by George Washington. After witnessing the difficulties with creating a well–trained militia during the Revolutionary war, Washington
thought it was best to have all men join the military to more effectively defend the country. However, Congress did not pass any legislation that
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Conscription Pros And Cons
Conscription; Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. Many were all for conscription, while others were completely
against it, including myself. Enforcing this caused a lot of violence and controversy between countries, which is something we should be avoiding. It
had afttected Canada by ruining their reputation as being a free country, by taking away the rights of the men who were unfairly enlisted into the
army. Lastly, it caused many problems with farms and their production which was very important because these farms supplied food for the army and
citizens. Overall the 1917 conscription debate was one of the fiercest and most divisive in Canadian political history. By 1917, after almost three years
of
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Conscription In Canada Essay
WWII was a defining moment in Canadian history, transforming a quiet country on the verge of global affairs into a crucial opponent in the 20th
century's most tragic battle. Canada played a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic and the air war over Germany, and sacrificed thousands of lives.
Between 1939 and 1945 more than one million Canadian men and women served full–time in the armed services and more than 43,000 were killed
(Stacey, July 15, 2013 ). In November 1944, after extreme losses in front–line units serving in Northwest Europe and Italy, Ottawa legitimized
conscription, sending out 16,000 home defence men overseas (Canadian War Museum, N/A). This implement for Conscription was necessary for
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After the Normandy campaign in 1944, a shortage of military reinforcements arose and Minister of Ralston told Cabinet that the time for overseas
conscription had come (Stacey, July 15, 2013). Canada had failed to recruit on any large number of home–defence volunteers for overseas services,
forcing King to face an extremely difficult decision. This is not to say that Canada always had a shortage of volunteers, it wasn't until 1943 that the
issue of insufficient amounts of volunteers started to arise. At the beginning of WWII, there were up to 41.15% military volunteers (Canada at War,
December 3, 2007). However, with Quebec feeling alienated from Canada, they were contributing significantly less amounts of volunteers compared to
all other provinces. With every other province supplying between 42– 50% of volunteers, Quebec had a shocking 22%. Even with the other provinces
pulling their weight at the original 40% (still less than half), by 1944 these volunteer rates would drop by 15% (H. Fagerhus, N/A) After such
significant declines in volunteers there had never been a time more crucial for
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Conscription Plebiscites
Were the 1916–17 conscription plebiscites only about reinforcing the Army in Europe? The conscription plebiscites of 1916–17 were not only about
reinforcing the Australian troops in Europe. The Australian government did have the power to implement conscription without holding a plebiscite.
But in 1916 the Prime Minster, Billy Hughes, knew that introducing a bill to implement conscription would not work, and would have serious
consequences. It would not have had enough support from the government, so it would not have passed through both houses of parliament, and it
would split the Labor Party that was in power at the time. A plebiscite, on the other hand, did have support from both houses of parliament, and was
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The issue of conscription had brought to light the divisions within Australian society and the government. Irish–Australians, Roman Catholics, many
supporters of the Labor Party and pacifists were anti–conscription (Love 2013, p. 4). Many Irish–Australians, especially Catholics, had turned against
the war due to the violent and brutal suppression of Irish nationalists by British and Australian forces in the Easter Uprising in Ireland in 1916 (Kildea
2013, Love 2013, pp. 3–4). The Australian Roman Catholic Church had close ties to the Labor Party and Irish communities and stood with them
against conscription (Hearn 2010). The Archbishop of Melbourne, Irish–born Daniel Mannix, who had been entirely against the war since its
beginning, supported the anti–conscription movement, as well as the Catholic–dominated anti–conscription faction of the Labor Party. Mannix was one
of Hughes' most prominent opponents in his struggle to introduce conscription (Griffin 1986). On the other side, parts of Australian society were
pro–conscription, such as pro–imperialists, the Commonwealth Liberal Party, the right faction of the Labor Party and the media (Love 2013, p. 4).
Hughes wanted the plebiscites to bring to an end the divisions that had been brought to light by the conscription
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Why Should Military Be Mandatory
Military Service: Should It Be Mandatory? Fighting for the homeland means fighting for freedom, but how can men defend their country against
enemies if they lack of the ability to fight? Conscription is strategy that utilized by nations to assemble a large and powerful military, prepared to be
deployed in times of war or when the need to ensure the power of the state emerges. Mostly,conscription is for male and in some cases and some
countries have also for women, and usually begins as soon as the end of the study; at the age, 18 years old. It consists of basic training and serve for
two to three years maximum. Countries depend on their soldiers to protect and defend them, and that is the reason why various countries have
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Most people maintain that serving the community should be voluntary, and each individual has the absolute freedom to join or not to join the military
service. However, it is argued that military service builds individual personality and improves his skills in combat and defense, so there is no rational
reason not to make conscription mandatory. A person's character changed for the better during his service in the military. To begin with, mandatory
service teaches the person self discipline. Michael Anthony, an author who served in US army, writes in his article, "What the Military Teaches About
Self Discipline," that discipline must be ground into conscript. He needs to gain physical strength, perseverance, knowledge, and courage, "n.d." When
an individual joins the military service, he forces to do more than he thinks he can; he learns to obey commands and commits to important values, such
as learning how to be punctual in time. Daily workouts, meals, and sleep have specific time in the military service
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Mandatory Compulsory Conscription For Their Citizens
War has always been a topic that will always be associated with history books. Many great empires have fallen due to conflicts amongst its citizens.
There are several countries that are still experiencing effects of war. A lot of countries have enacted mandatory military conscription for their citizens.
A Mandatory Military Conscription also known as a mandatory military obligation, the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most
often a military service.( Webster 2011) This would benefit not only the country but also the citizens that must participate in it. America has had an
active military for more than over 200 years. This country currently has over 1million active duty personal ready to stand guard for their nation. ... Show
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Although the titles are similar, each section has a specific role. For instance, the combat service support is defined as the essential capabilities,
functions, activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war. (Headquarters, Department of the
Army, 2008)The Army has multiple occupational specialties that require skill. A great example is a Laboratory Technician, however, they are still
considered a Soldier they also have a primary mission of testing fluids that come into their lab. This specialty becomes critical when a patient comes
in for a problem that is unknown to the Doctor's eye. This job can also be found out in the civilian sector. Many hospitals are always acquiring
well–qualified employees that have some experience.
Another pro to joining the military is the educational support one can receive. The military offers what is known as the Montgomery GI bill and Post
9/11 Montgomery GI bill. They were enacted to assist Military personnel with receiving post secondary education. The military also has other
educational benefits that are even beneficial to people who are from another country. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is a great tool
for people to better learn English without having to pay out of pocket for it. One of the most popular educational benefits would be Tuition Assistance,
furthermore, this program allows
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Pros And Cons Of Conscription Compulsory Military Service
The first European Institution, indeed the first international organisation of states, to formally recognise conscientious objection to military service was
the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
In September 1965 Amnesty International raised with the Council the question of conscientious objection in relation to Article 9 (freedom of
conscience, thought and religion) of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Council asked the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public
Law and International Law, Germany, to prepare a study of the situation in the member states, as a result of which the Consultative Assembly on 26
January 1967 adopted Resolution 337, including the following 'basic principles':
"Persons liable to conscription for military service who, for reasons of conscience or profound consviction, arising from religious, ethical, moral,
humanitarian, philosophical or similar motives, refuse to perform armed service shall enjoy a personal right to be released from the obligation to
perform such service. This right shall be regarded as deriving logically from the fundamental rights of the individual in democratic Rule of Law states
which are guaranteed in Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights."
The concept of conscription – compulsory military service by all able–bodied males on behalf of the state – dates back to mediaeval obligations to
monarchs and overlords, and then was formalised as a permanent institution in the Revolutionary
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Mandatory Military Conscription and Its Effect on Society...
In todays society the war in the Middle East can be considered a controversial topic. The men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan put their lives on
the line every day to help keep our country free. No one has forced them to serve in the United States Armed Forces they have made their own
conscience decision to serve. However these men and women only make up a small percentage of the United States population. Should all men and
women be required to serve in the U.S. armed forces when they graduate from high school or should the United States require mandatory military
service? Mandatory military service, or conscription, may be as old as mankind itself. Conscription says that during a time of war all able bodied men
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During World War I about three fourths of the 3.5 million unit armed forces came from conscription. During this time period many people felt that
conscription was unconstitutional. However the United States Supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the draft by stating that Article I of the
constitution gives Congress the power to "raise and support Armies". In the year 1940 after the fall of France in World War II the United States
Congress enacted a peace time draft. If drafted during this time period conscripts were only required to serve one year. After the bombing of Pearl
Harbor however congress
Smith 3 extended the length of the draft and expanded the draft to me aged 18 to 38. Approximately ten million men were drafted through the Selective
Service System as a result. Throughout the Cold War the draft helped to maintain the numbers of the U.S. armed forces. The Selective Service System
drafted 1.5 million men during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, draftees were a minority of the United States armed forces. However they
accounted for over half of Army battle deaths. At the time of the Vietnam War many people were against the draft and the war itself. This meant that
there were many protests against the draft. Eventually President Nixon reduced the number of draftees and gradually recalled troops from Vietnam.
The draft officially ended in1973. There are two very obvious sides to conscription. They are those
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The Cruelty Of Sacrifice In Great Britain
When Britain declared war against Germany on the 4th of August 1914, New Zealand (colony of the British Empire) vowed to fight in the war
supporting Great Britain and for the preservation of the British Empire. Shortly after the declaration of war fourteen thousand New Zealand men had
volunteered, although at that time there was little pressure placed on eligible men to volunteer. Perception of the equality of sacrifice began to
manifest in calls for badges and other decals to identify those who were seen as shirking their duty and not doing their part for the war effort.
As the attitude towards volunteering changed from an inclination to an obligation, a debate emerged over the distribution of sacrifice each person was
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Women resorted to hounding men through white father leagues, giving men white feathers (a symbol of cowardice) to humiliate and shame those who
had not volunteered. Amongst the women different attitudes towards volunteering emerged, the Women's anti
–conscription groups were born due to
lack of sympathy towards men who were keen to go, but were not able due to genuine reasons. Women were chasing Members of the Christchurch
White feather league off the streets, there was a clear division, the distinct positions towards volunteering were polarising the nation. Women who
supported conscription were heavily influenced by "the cult of motherhood" and by maternal instincts, believing that it was their duty to produce
sons to live and die for their country. It very quickly became apparent women were the most determined prosecutors of eligible men and supporters
of conscription. By late 1915 twentynine thousand men had gone to war, their loved ones represented a large part of society who had begun to
accept volunteerism would not suffice and would not provide the equality of sacrifice women had hoped for. Many women called for the sacrifices of
war to be shared more equally, the best way they could see it being achieved was through
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Conscription During WWI
Time Ameliorates Lingual Wounds
Differences of belief between different ethnic, cultural, and racial groups are undoubtedly the biggest contributor to disputes within the history of the
world. WWI started due to a disagreement between Austria and Hungary, and WWII started because Hitler's beliefs differed from those of the Jewish.
Despite being one of the most accepting countries in the world, Canada is no exception. Since confederation, there have always been constant disputes
between different groups of Canadians, mainly the French and English community residing in Canada. Although both groups belong to the same
nation, discord arose mainly due to language barriers and different backgrounds. This being said, the French – English relations ... Show more content
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During the 1960s, the Quiet Revolution occurred in Canada, a struggle in regards to French Canadians becoming integrated into Canadian society. It
was also during this time that many notable separatist movements emerged from the depths of Quebec, including the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois and the
Bloc QuГ©bГ©cois. The Bloc QuГ©bГ©cois began as a leftist movement but quickly grew into a party by 1963; similarly, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois
was formed in 1968. They mainly gained support because French Canadians believed their rights were being compromised by English Canadians.
Krueger states in Encyclopedia Britannica, "French Canadian nationalists favoured some form of enhanced status for Quebec: special status within
confederation, a new form of association on the basis of equality with English Canada, or complete independence as a sovereign country." On
November 15, 1976, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois finally came into power in Quebec. Despite coming very close to separating over the years with a vote
turnout of 49.4 to 50.6 in 1991, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois never managed to truly fulfill its purpose of separating from Canada. This was in part due to
new language rights introduced to Canada and ChrГ©tian's persistent attempts to keep
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Mandatory Military Conscription
Our society is full of diverse individuals attempting to have their individual opinion heard rather than support the common good. Our young adults are
being directed to pay for college to obtain a degree that does not promote positive characteristics such teamwork. Many of our young adults lack
integrity, discipline and reliability. A mandatorymilitary conscription for high school graduates in the United States of America will develop positive,
selfless characteristics of our young adults in order to promote the overall wealth and prosperity of our great nation. College is expensive. Many of
these students are fresh from high school with no money to pay for their education. Multitude of students acquire loans in order to chase their ... Show
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Pay is not only salary, but also funds for food, housing, and clothing. With life's needs being taken care of the military member can focus on
learning his or hers particular technical job and character building. Many of these technical job skills that the member obtains are easily transferable
to civilian certifications. Along with certifications, many of the military schooling when documented properly in the service member's transcript will
translate it into college credits, thereby reducing the number of credit hours needed to obtain a degree. High school graduates generally do not know
what they want to get a degree in or the type of job they wish to obtain. While serving, a military member will be exposed to a huge variety of jobs
and skills in which they could get hands on experience in prior to spending thousands of dollars on an education that they do not desire to
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Importance Of Domestic Commitment
Seungmin Bang (A98407092)
POLI 142 K
Professor Magana
September 6, 2017
Title
Sometimes, war is inevitable, and nations are forced to fight due to various reasons. This requires countries to have a strong military which can
withstand the forces of other nations. This is measured mostly in times whereby a nation needs to defend itself from external attacks. Military personnel
and equipment play a significant role in measuring the strength of a nation. Also, another important parameter is the economy of a country which
determines the ability of the government to channel more funds or resources to the military. These funds are used to pay wages of the armed forces and
purchase sophisticated weapons among others. However, domestic commitment is very crucial during the times of war. This refers to the general
willingness of state's elite population to settle the costs of war (Lecture Note 5). If the citizens of a country are behind their military and are ready to
finance its operations during the times of war, then the military feel motivated to defend their country. Also, it ensures that there are enough resources
to be used in war. The costs of war include direct costs, damages, duration, and the necessity of preparation for war. Direct costs consist ofconscription,
debt, and taxation. This means that there is a relationship between domestic commitment and conscription. Therefore, this paper will seek to discuss
the significance of domestic commitment in explaining the
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Mandatory Conscription
Most young adults have no idea what to do with themselves after graduating high school. Some young adults attend college. Others go straight into the
work force. Few decide to join some sort of military branch straight out of high school gaining valuable knowledge that can be carried throughout their
whole life.
What You Can Do for Your Country
A few countries require every young person to serve two years of military service, and as we continue to face military conflicts across the globe, some
have proposed that the United States adopt a similar policy of mandatory conscription. A two–year period of national service should be compulsory for
all young people. However, making the commitment to serve that time in the military should be everyone's choice. Mandatory conscription will only
succeed in putting unmotivated people in the military, making U.S. forces unreliable and less powerful. Instead of serving exclusively in the military,
every young person should have the option of participating in some kind of public service that suits his or her interests, such as the AmeriCorps,
Habitat for Humanity, the Peace Corps, or Teach for America. If all eighteen–year–olds were required to give two years of public service, they would
contribute greatly to their country and communities while acquiring a better sense of the world around them. One reason the United States military is
so powerful is because it is made up of volunteers. Every Marine fighting on the front lines for the
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Persuasive Essay : Why Should National Service Be Compulsory?
IIntroduction
National service typically means compulsory military service during peace times. Otherwise known as conscription, but the term can also include
service in the education and health sectors. National service is a contentious issue with the rise in terrorist attacks and resultant increased fear of
different groups of people. This essay will argue that no form of national service should be compulsory. Following from this introduction, Part II will
focus on the societal benefits of compulsory military service. Part III will then examine the negative impacts. Part IV examines the balance between the
benefits and detriments of conscription. Finally, Part V will discuss national service in the context of public service. I will examine whether adoption of
the expansive meaning of national service alters the balance between the benefits and detriments.
IISocietal benefits of compulsory military service
In order to decide whether national service should be compulsory, it is relevant to discuss whether there are any societal benefits associated. Possible
benefits include social cohesiveness, better integration of migrants, improved monitoring of potential terrorist threats and finally increased involvement
of citizens.
ASocial Cohesiveness
Conscription could improve social cohesion through shared experience. This shared experience of all New Zealand citizens would link different groups
within society. Therefore, it would be harder for political parties to use a
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The Importance Of Conscription In The Military Service
Should a government have the power to compel its citizens into military service? Support your view. For a government to be sustainable it must have
the power to compel its citizens into military service. The most important resource in the military is men because much of military weaponry isn't
autonomous. People are always in short supply, and especially in the modern age where the horrors of war are clear visible and easy to access
volunteers normally cannot supply enough manpower. Conscription in various forms was necessary during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Vietnam
War, and Korean War to support themilitary in what sometimes became deeply unpopular conflicts. While conscription laws definitely should have
certain exemptions, these laws are necessary in times of war, and thus the government must have the power to create and enforce them.
Why do you think that the United States government allowed substitutes to be hired, or commutation paid? The U.S. government almost certainly
permitted substitutions and commutation payments in an effort to prevent the socially and economically powerful upper class from getting cold feet.
Business magnates and industry leaders naturally might be angered or fear a war that could result in their conscription (and an inevitable decrease in
their standard of living as draftees), and the war effort would quickly fall apart without their support. In addition, there likely was a purely selfish
motive as what distinguished Senator would want
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The Conscription Crisis Of World War One
A famous quote by Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, in World War Two is, "Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription"
(Persico, 199). The conscription crisis during World War One and World War Two had a negative effect on Canadian society. First of all, the
Conscription Crisis of World War One, taking place between 1917 and 1918, introduced many important events for Canadian history. Furthermore, in
World War Two,conscription is established yet again between 1944 and 1945. This reintroduction of conscription took place for many reasons, and led
to a negative impact throughout Canada. Lastly, many people attempted to prevent conscription, such as Prime Minister McKenzie King. Therefore
the conscription crisis of World War One had a negative effect on Canada. Conscription was initially created during "The Great War," also known as
World War One, by Canada's Prime Minister Robert Borden. Robert Borden introduced the Conscription Bill, also known as the Military Service Act.
Canada introduced Conscription for many reasons, but mainly due to the lack of volunteers. Casualties were rising and fewer men were volunteering
for a sure death in no–man's land (Perisco, 198). By the beginning of October 1914, 30,000 Canadians volunteered for war. However, enlistments fell
and the number dropped drastically when men began to recognize the number of casualties caused by battle. Families were unwilling to sacrifice their
men and Canada could see that battle field
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The Advantages of Conscription
It has long been a controversial topic of debate in the United States, whether or not our young men and women should be required to serve in the
armed forces. There is proof that compulsory military service would be in our nations best interest. It has historically shown to improve military
preparedness, and also has evenly balanced the burden of military service. It also helps to instill a sense of duty into those who serve. From an
economic standpoint, there are numerous arguments to be made in support of conscription, including government savings. Numerous scholars write in
favor of the subject as well. The government has been debating this topic since the draft system was removed from our country, and many reports
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If however, a draft was imposed, with these deferments eliminated, then the burden of military service would fall less on the minorities and the
impoverished, but rather on all men of military age.
Professor Charles Moskos, a former draftee, and currently a professor at Northwestern University makes several good arguments in support of the
draft. He points out the large number of volunteers who fail to fulfill their initial enlistments: "A reality often overlooked in the all–volunteer force is
that one–third of entering members fail to complete their initial enlistments. Contrast this with the one in 10 draftees who did not complete their
two–year obligation. It's much better to have a soldier serve a short term honorably than be discharged prematurely for cause".
He raises an excellent point when he says that it would be detrimental to allow our troops to be dishonorably discharged. Another excellent point
brought up by Professor Moskos. He argues that because for some jobs it takes a higher level of technical skill, that cant possibly be met by short
term service, higher compensation should be offered to those who serve longer. " Higher compensation should be aimed at those whose skills require
extended training and job experience. A two–track pay system could be devised to give long–term enlistees higher compensation than their drafted
counterparts (many of whom, however, may have
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Should the United States have Mandatory Military...
Absolutely, positively, emphatically, unequivocally, without a doubt, NO! Not now, not ever! Well, maybe for one reason, in the event of an
existential threat to our nation. Now that I have stated my opinion I will back this up with information from several studies providing evidence for
continuing the worlds greatest all volunteer (entry) military force.
For the vast majority of our nation's history, the United States has had an all volunteer military. During our nations over two hundred and thirty seven
years, only about thirty five, most of which in the 20th century, was conscription or a "draft" was in effect. The United States, up until the Civil War,
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During the height of the war well over twelve percent of the entire United States population, 16 million out of 132 million, was in the military with a
large portion of the civilian work force supporting the effort. Compare that to contemporary times with a total population of over 314 million where the
military, less than 1.5 million, makes up far less than one half of one percent of the total population.
The draft continued after World War II when President Truman recommended that Congress allow the 1940 Selective Training and Service Act expire
and have the military return again to a volunteer force. In 1948 after a short break the beginning of the Cold War was cause for this to be reconsidered
and led to the reinstatement of the Selective Service Act. The Korean War draft commenced in 1950 and over the course of the next several years
additional laws were enacted modifying the draft age and term of service. The draft continued through the Vietnam War when increased "draft calls
soared from 100,000 in 1964 to 400,000 in 1966, enabling the U.S. forces in Vietnam to climb from 23,000 military advisors in 1964 to 543,000 troops
in 1968". (Asher 10)
History has shown that the American public will only support conscription as long as they agree with the reasons for the conflict and that conscription
is perceived as universal. Once the tide turns in public opinion, that support correspondingly drops. This became evident as the war in Vietnam became
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Military Conscription (Persuasive Essay)
Military Conscription
Conscription, or more boldly the draft, has not been in place for some thirty years. While some people cringe at the thought of reinstating the draft,
others have different views. This short paper will speak of those different views and the reasons why conscription of military service may not be such a
bad idea after all.
Having young men or even women drafted in the military would benefit everyone. The soldiers would benefit from gaining the knowledge and
on–the–job training for a career when they get out and the militaries would not be suffering from the shortage of troops as they are today. It is a
win–win situation!
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You as the parent know you cannot afford to send all the children to college. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to secure your children's future? If it
were a requirement for men and women to join a branch of the Armed Forces upon graduating from high school, their dreams could become
reality! Young people could receive training and money to go to college and fulfill those dreams. If the draft were reinstated there would be more
troops to support the current crisis in Iraq. There would also be less turn around of the same troops redeploying to remote parts of the world. Many
soldiers are gone from their families for a year, only to return to remote parts of the world after being home for a few months.
Think also, the possibility of forcing young criminals between the ages of 18 and 25 to join the military. Maybe due to joining the military, these
young criminals would be reformed into honorable, self–respecting individuals or become leaders of our great nation. In addition, if military
conscription were implemented, the tax payers would not have to pay for the juvenile criminals to be locked up in maximum or minimum security
centers.
I served in the United States Army for almost seven years. I loved every minute of it. Well, I might not have enjoyed every minute, but I enjoyed the
majority of my time served. The knowledge, insight, training, education and experience
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Pros And Cons Of Conscription Essay
Conscription Can you think of any human rights violations situations? Some might say "stopping women from making an opinion" or "doing not
let legal foreigner get a job" but what about "military conscription?" All Thai men must serve the country as a soldier. Thai men have two choices.
The first is being military student or reserve officer training course for 3 years when they were in the high school age. The second choice is try
their luck by putting hand in a box and pick one paper up, if it's red card they have to be a soldier for 2 years, but if they got black card they are
free to go. However, there are still exceptions for some cases such as disabled, unhealthy people and transgender woman. If someone tries to avoid
this program, they will have trouble. For example, it is hardly to get job in Thailand. Is not it a kind of human right violation? Therefore, I want to
argue this, and I want this system to be canceled. Image 1: Thai young men are waiting for the drafting
(Conscription of ladyboy. 2012. Http://www.clipmass.com/story/54130#, n.p.)
In my opinion, forcing someone to do what he or she does not want to do is terrible and underdeveloped because they will not have chance to do
what they love and what they are really good at. In addition, the benefits and salary are very low, and draftees barely have chance to visit their family.
Moreover, some people die because of the punishment from the military superiors. I also think that there are always reasons that
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Military Should Be Mandatory Essay
In current times, roughly 99.5% of American citizens don't serve in the military in their lifetime. But is something that needs to be changed by force?
Some people could argue that service in the United States military should be mandatory for everyone–in reality, though, that is an impossible and
overall disastrous idea. Military service is something that only some people can do–not all people can deal with the lasting effects of war, including
many mental illnesses and Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder. Of course, there are many people who will deal with these things in order to protect our
freedom–and others who won't have to experience these at all. And, even if all people between the ages of 17 and 24 were to sign up to join the ... Show
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The majority of people in the United States would not be able to handle the stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and other mental illnesses that go along with
serving in the United States military. According to Joel L. Young M.D.
–a medical doctor and a writer for Psychology Today–mental health issues are
prominent in people who serve in the military. He writes, "Almost a quarter of military members have symptoms of at least one mental health
condition, with more than 10% qualifying for a diagnosis of two or more mental illnesses" (Young 1). In other words, many people who serve in the
military have mental health problems. Consequently, if everyone in the U.S. was forced to serve, these numbers would be substantially higher. Young
also shows the reader how easily anxiety is created in the military. He writes, "Service members may not know what the future holds. They wait to
learn about life–threatening deployments, new job assignments, and other life–altering transitions, impeding their ability to plan for the future and
creating anxiety" (Young 1). This means that while soldiers are serving, they are unable to see what will be happening even in the near future, causing
major amounts of stress and anxiety. Although people could argue that if a mandatory enlistment was instated that the government would make mental
health treatment easier to obtain, but often treatment cannot fully heal a
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Argument Against Conscription In Australia
Conscription was a highly divisive issue in the newly formed country of Australia for multiple reasons. These include the fact that there were many
pros and cons to the issue, two plebiscites had been rejected by the public and that the public had very split views on the subject (The Australian War
memorial, 2018). It is unlikely that people today will ever be able to come to a conclusion as to whether or not conscription was a good idea for
Australia and its people as the effectiveness of war is still a highly debated subject in the modern world. It can be hypothesised that conscription was a
highly divisive issue due to Australians split views on the subject.
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During the two plebiscites, posters advertising the negatives of conscription were abundant. Most of the posters contained words such as death and
blood (see fig 6 and fig 7). This highlighted the consequences of conscription, particularly of the death toll. Furthermore, the use of small children
was used to appeal to emotion, and give people a visual of the toll that conscription would take on those who stayed (see fig 8). Overall, those against
conscription used propaganda posters to advertise their cause, much like those who were for
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Was Conscription Divisive in World War One?
Was conscription divisive in World War I.
The Conscription crisis was one of the most divisive crises in Canadian history and the most serious test of confederation in its first 50 years. It was
divisive because the English Canadians were for the war and French Canadians were not for the war. They felt that World War Iwas a British against
European war. They did not want to support conscription because they would be leaving their Farms, They would be leaving their wives and families
and they felt racism and discrimination. French speaking Canadians did not want to support the Canadian overseas military commitments, they had
responsibilities they needed to deal with on their own.
French speaking Canadians did not want to participate in war because they would leave their farms and crops behind. Although at first the farmers
were exempted from being sent the the military because they had revoked them from going, but then they had dismissed it soon after because they
need all those men. The war was voluntary then, but when many men were lost they had a hard time finding positions to fill their battalions, so the
recruited the men on the farm. Without the men the wives had to take care of the children, as well as the farm.(Kathy Dan, Word Press) Although they
needed the men to farm for the country and have stable crops so they could send food for the military, they also needed to protect and serve for their
country. The men were needed on the farm, their women could
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The Pros And Cons Of The Canadian Conscription Crisis
The United States of America is the nation with the largest, most powerful, and most funded military. The United States has been known to commonly
get involved with other nations purely based off the fact that it is militarily capable. In the past the United States has had to implement several drafts
to support the military's need for more troops. The question is, in this day and age, would it be acceptable for the United States to order a national
mandatory military conscription to fuel the military? There are always those that are exempt from military service, as well as those who cannot be
exempt which increases the gap of inequality which will harm some more than others. Due to evidence presented in previous conscription efforts,
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Previous conscription implementations have been proved to be devastating to its nations. The economy depends on the workers and cannot possibly be
maintained if many of said workers are drafted into the military. Civil liberties must always be prioritized over national security in the United States
because that is what the nation was built upon. Lastly, with all the other alternatives present there is no need for a military conscription to occur.
Overall a mandatory military conscription in the United States clearly should not be an event that arises in the foreseeable future due to previous
conscription efforts, possible economic effects, the infringement of civil liberties, and other
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Conscription in World War Two Essay
The act of applying conscription during the First and Second World Wars have nearly torn Canada apart. The conscription crisis of 1917 was a
treacherous event that occurred during the First World War. During this time the relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada were in an all time
low in our Canadian history. The QuГ©bГ©cois thought conscription was merely unnecessary no matter what circumstance; while all other Canadians
did essentially want conscription occur. The contrast was inevitably high on the issue of conscription between the QuГ©bГ©cois and the rest of
Canada thus creating a solution when conscription was indeed needed was impossible. However while William Lyon Mackenzie King was the Prime
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It was an outstanding number for a country with such a small population. The large and wide scale conscription infuriated many of the QuГ©bГ©cois
ever since they wanted no part the war, which created a big gap between the French and English relations. The Military Service Act caused Canada to
basically split in half socially. All in all the Military Service Act solely erected more problems than solutions to others.
Once the Military Service Act was put in place, the problems began that made the Conscription Crisis of 1917 so significant. Almost immediately
Quebec anti–conscription riots broke out all over Montreal. The province of Quebec was totally opposing the fact of serving in World War One. The
fact that forcing young men to fight and die was thought to be an outrage in Quebec. Never minding the fact that the Canadian Corps was nearly in
Complete English. During the riots nearly forty percent of the QuГ©bГ©cois conscripted men did not report for their duty in the war. The views
French–Canadian's between the majorities of the English Canadian's were basically utterly opposed to each other causing the relations between the
two the lowest ever within Canadian history. In both the elections of 1917 and 1921 seventy percent of the Quebec Population voted liberal for the
loss of trust from the conservatives due to this event. "The 1917 Election was the most bitter in Canadian history, viciously fought on both sides"– said
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Research Paper On Why Military Service Should Be Mandatory
Military Service: Should It Be Mandatory? Fighting for the homeland means fighting for freedom, but how can men defend their country against
enemies if they lack of the ability to fight? Conscription is strategy that utilized by nations to assemble a large and powerful military, prepared to be
deployed in times of war or when the need to ensure the power of the state emerges. Mostly,conscription is for male and in some cases and some
countries have also for women, and usually begins as soon as the end of the study; at the age, 18 years old. It consists of basic training and serve for
two to three years maximum. Countries depend on their soldiers to protect and defend them, and that is the reason why various countries have
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Most people maintain that serving the community should be voluntary, and each individual has the absolute freedom to join or not to join the military
service. However, it is argued that military service builds individual personality and improves his skills in combat and defense, so there is no rational
reason not to make conscription mandatory. A person's character changed for the better during his service in the military. To begin with, mandatory
service teaches the person self discipline. Michael Anthony, an author who served in US army, writes in his article, "What the Military Teaches About
Self Discipline," that discipline must be ground into conscript. He needs to gain physical strength, perseverance, knowledge, and courage, "n.d." When
an individual joins the military service, he forces to do more than he thinks he can; he learns to obey commands and commits to important values, such
as learning how to be punctual in time. Daily workouts, meals, and sleep have specific time in the military service
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Essay On Conscription In Canada
The military service act that was passed in 1917 and legalized conscription truly revolutionized Canada's future. It resulted in the increase of the
Canadian economy and respect for women in our society. Additionally, it gave women more political rights.
The Canadian economy increased drastically due to conscription. As more and more Canadians joined the war the demand for Canadian resources
increased and new industries were formed. Our wheat, cheese, pork, and beef export triples as shortages increased. Additionally, there was a boom in
steel and munitions industries and by 1917 Canada was making one–third of all shells used by the British. Most importantly income and business
profit taxes were implemented to pay for war expenses. These taxes still exist today and pay for our schools, hospital and other public benefits. Every
individual during this period, who wanted a job was able to attain one. In fact, many Canadians had excess income that they could invest in victory
bonds. Due to conscription, every Canadian had a personal connection, so they were willing to work hard and sacrifice some of their income to help
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However, after the Military Service Act was passed and men were beginning to leave to fight overseas, there was a shortage of men for the
workplace. This helped women to integrate into the workforce and transform social norms of traditional women responibilites. Women played a key
role in the war efforts by working as farmers, bankers, bus drivers, police officer and working in munitions factories. In fact, 30000 worked in a
munitions factory, 1000 for the royal air force and 6000 in the civil services. They also united to start a suffragist movement to fight for their rights to
vote, fair wages and gender equality. Eventually, women almost had all rights as men would and they were allowed to do as they wish without anyone's
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The Importance Of Conscription On Australia
During World War I, there were many wartime controls placed on Australia. The wartime controls I will focus on in this essay are Conscription, the use
of government propaganda, and Censorship. They all had played an important part in Australia's army system and involvement in the war.
What is conscription? Conscription is where it is compulsory to enlist for state service, mainly military service. This wartime control was enforced on
every country who participated in World War Iexcept Australia, South Africa and India. Australia tried to pass a conscription law twice during
World War I, the first in 1916 and the second in 1917. Due to not having a conscription law, Australia would face problems during the first world war.
At the start of the war, many people had enlisted, so many that some were forced to be turned away. However after everyone realised the horrors of
the war, enlistment would slowly decrease as the war went on.
Even though conscription wasn't a law, other ways and methods made men join the army. One method was women shaming their male relatives who
didn't join the army . This method was supported the government and would make the men feel ashamed of themselves. Therefore, some of the men
would join the army despite not wanting to. Another way that made men join the army was the view of war the men had. When the war had just
started, men believed that the war would give them adventure and excitement. This is why there was such high volumes of enlistment
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Why Did Robert Borden Use Conscription In 1917
Why Using Conscription in 1917 was a Good Idea
During war time 1917, the conditions overseas were not ideal. Many men were dying, making more volunteers necessary, while the numbers of
volunteers were dropping rapidly. Originally, Prime Minister Robert Borden promised that there would be no conscription during the First World War,
but, due to numbers of volunteers dropping and promising Britain more troops, he created the Military Services Act that allowed conscription, which
called all men ages 20–45 to war in 1917, then was passed and effective on January 1st, 1918. This leads to the controversy, was using conscription in
World War 1 necessary? Some people argued that it was not necessary for the act to be passed and for conscription to not... Show more content on
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Soldiers were dying quickly, conditions in the trenches were very poor and Britain was losing power fast which caused Britain to ask for more
troops. Specifically, after the Battle of Somme's Canada was at a loss of men and a lot of current soldiers were wounded, and Canada needed more
men to be able to fight the Germans so they would not be able to get an edge over the British Army and possibly take over Britain and later Canada.
Borden then visited Europe and returned with his decision after seeing that In May that year, prime minister Robert Borden returned to Canada from
Europe and decided the country couldn't replenish the depleted battle lines without conscription. This all helped Borden make final choice to create
the bill in 1917 and call the men to war. The reinforcements that Canada provided would later help win Britain win the first World War and keep a
good relationship between Canada and Britain. Therefore, the reinforcements that were sent, increased Canada and Britain's morale's toward each
other. Canada was part of the British Crown, which meant that they were forced to war in hand with Britain in 1914. When Britain started to lose men
in 1917 Prime Minister Robert Borden flew to Europe and promised Britain to give them more troops, whilst the volunteer numbers were
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Should the United States have Mandatory Military...
The price of freedom should be borne by all, rich or poor. I learned this first hand as a United States Army Recruiter and a volunteer soldier who
fought in two wars representing my country. As a military recruiter from 1971 to 1991, I was tasked with soliciting men and women who were high
school graduates to enlist into the United States Army. Often times I would call a home to speak to a graduate about joining the army, and a mother
would answer; I would tell her the purpose of my call, and often times her answer would be "not my son"! I would often replay, "well mam, if not
your son, then whose son"! I very seldom got an answer but I often wondered if I could read her mind, would she be thinking about whether I should
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The Union Enrollment Act drafted all able–bodied men between twenty and forty–five years of age to help fight the American Civil War. However, the
US did not use conscription again until 1917 in preparation for war in Europe, known as World War I (Encarta). In 1917, the United States Congress
passed the Selective Draft Act. This act created a government office to oversee conscription. Additionally, the act also authorized local draft boards
to select eligible individuals for conscription to fight the war. Of course this act was challenged by many organizations, but was upheld by the
Supreme Court in 1918. The court held; Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to "raise and support Armies" (245 U.S. 366, 38 S. Ct.
159, 62 L. Ed. 349 [1918]) (West's Encyclopedia of American Law). Conscription continued until it was suspended in 1973.
What about today, wouldn't conscription be important today in determining whether the price of freedom should be borne by all, rich or poor? Of
course, there are many social experts such as Steve Hammons, a writer for the American Chronicle, who feels the need for reactivating the military
draft or conscription. Hammons feels this need is based partly on the requirements to adequately staff the Army, because today, there is an unending
global expansion of U.S. military operations. Hammons also tells us, others such as, Congressman Charles Rangel (D–NY) has expressed an opinion
"that
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Argumentative Essay On Conscription In Australia
The Great War was known as 'the war to end all wars' as it had such a dramatic and tragic impact on soldiers and civilians alike. Many aspects of the
conscription debate, the home front, trench warfare and weaponry had a significant impact on Australia and its involvement in the war.
In conclusion, there were many changes that occurred to soldiers and civilians as a result of the Great War. The aspects of trench warfare and
weaponry, women on the home front and conscription played a significant role in changing soldiers and civilians throughout the war.
Nothing was more divisive than the conscription debate in Australia during the First World War. The highly debated issue of conscription– compulsory
enlistment for military service, particularly overseas – had a significant effect on Australian society.
Unlike other countries fighting in the war, Australia did not enforce conscription. Its armed forces relied completely on volunteers and at first there had
been more volunteers than the army could accept. However by mid–1916, when news of casualties of the front began to reach home, support for the
war declined sharply. In 1916, William Morris Hughes returned from inspecting the Western Front and was convinced that Australia should introduce
conscription for the war effort. This led society to become divided into two major groups, the pro conscriptionists and anti conscriptionists.
Those who argued in favour of conscription included a number of powerful and influential
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United States Adopt A Similar Type Of Policy Of Mandatory...
Many countries require young people to serve two years of military service, and as we continue to have military conflicts across the world, some
people have proposed that the united states adopt a similar type of policy of mandatory conscription. I believe that a two–year period of national
service should be obligatory for all 18 year olds. It'll help strengthen the character of youth, and will help increase the collective conscience of a nation
and the restraint of leaders when considering military action. As we have 18 year olds go into the military, they should get the option in whatever kind
of public service that suits his or her interest. Different genders across the world are frequently given different responsibilities. For example, ... Show
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No. If they have never had their basic rights taken from them, they will never place as high a value on those rights, or on the sacrifice their
ancestors made to give them those rights. It is a growing problem in America for people to take their rights for granted. Take people 's rights away
temporarily and people start to value what they have more; and they start to value their country more. Patriotism will be on the rise"(Debate). What
this user has said is quite interesting and quite honestly true. Many Millennials are also pretty lazy. According to Janell Ross, apart of the Washington
post 63% of Millennials from 18–34 are lazy (Ross). With having this mandatory service it can make them less lazy with having the experience they
need to pursue the job that they want to. Mandatory military service can help promote national unity. First, it will allow Millennials to learn and train
together, creating a shared experience and a conversation starter of serving in the military. Then there is the general understanding of what life actually
is in the army and what will have to be done in order to protect the country and yourself. Millennials will be able to understand and adapt an
appreciation for the sacrifices that many people in the military make for their country. More importantly, it'll bring everyone together as a country,
especially with a threat from other nations. When the nations do
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Essay On Conscription In The Vietnam War
Introduction In this project the subject being researched will be conscription in the Vietnam War. During this particular war, many Australian men
were conscripted into the national servicemen and had to work in the army during the war. Many Australians were against the idea of conscription and
protested against it. Between late 1964 and December 1972 804,286 twenty–year–olds registered for national service, 63,735 national servicemen
served in the army and 15,381 served in Vietnam. Around 200 servicemen died in the war. Paragraph– 1 The National Servicemen were made up of
men that were conscripted to work in the army. These men were 20 years old. Once a man had turned 20 they were liable to be chosen for the army. If
someone was chosen they were obligated to join. The national servicemen had to give two years continuous full–time service in the regular army. This
was then followed by an extra three years on the active reserves list. While the men were part of the two years full–time service, they were liable to be
chosen for "special overseas service." These special services included service in Vietnam. Paragraph– 2... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Birthdays were placed into a lottery machine, and the people with the same birthday as on picked out of the machine were called up to the national
servicemen. If someone was chosen the only way they can avoid it is if they had disabilities or were too unfit for the army. There were very severe
consequences for those that refused to join the national servicemen. They could be prosecuted and possibly convicted with a jail sentence that could
last as long as the usual amount of time spent in the National Service. Some people also tried to pretend to be too unwell or unfit for the National
Service. These people could also suffer a conviction and would also be
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The Pros And Cons Of Conscription
Conscription was a very controversial issue considering the outcomes of this law. It would force men to provide overseas military service unwillingly.
Non–compulsory recruitment was neglecting to keep up troop numbers and as an imperialist Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden believed that the war
was the only way for Canada to be seen as more than a colony.
Many French–Canadians, farmers, pacifists and union heads opposed the conscription bill, but Prime Minister Borden was determined to establish a
forced conscription system. He pushed through the Conscription Act on July 11th, 1917.
The Wartime Elections Act and the Military Voters Act impacted the upcoming election on the Military Service Act hugely. The Military Voters Act is
a law that
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Why Have Conscription Made Vietnam Unpopular
Why the use of conscription made Vietnam unpopular The Vietnam War was a war that took place because America want to stop the spread of
communism from Russia and china that had happened in North Korea from happening in Vietnam as their leader was communist. My topic for
this speech is conscription. Conscription was used in Vietnam so that the U.S.A and Australia would have more soldiers to fight a war that they
were losing to a country with outdated weapons. They were losing war that they had no business being in the first place. "You can kill ten of my
men for every one I kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and I will win."( HO CHI MINH, a warning to French colonialists, 1946) What
is Conscription? Conscription is a law that states that if you are from the age 18 to 41 and are not a single parent or married with kids and you are
over the age of 39 this was used during the Vietnam War. "Hell no, we won't go!"( ANONYMOUS, Anti
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Australia were only in the Vietnam War because of America so when America started using conscription Australia also start using conscription.
Australian only Used conscription so that they could stay in Vietnam to help America. The way the media covered conscription Vietnam was the first
war that people were able to watch from their televisions at home live so they could see all the villages being bombed and the military not knowing
if the enemy were in the village or not. How this made conscription unpopular was because the media was showing protest songs like fortunate son by
credence clear water rival over videos of protest against conscription on the streets in America and
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Mandatory Military Conscription
In South Korea, all male's after their eighteenth birthday are required to serve two years in the Korean military before they reach the age of 30. This
poses the question, "Should the United States implement the same policy for their own citizens?" Although there are both positives and negatives to
each side of the argument, eliminating mandatory service is by far the superior option. This article serves to prove that not only does military
conscription not make any contribution towards a nations success, but it ultimately damages it due to its forced patriotism, costly programs, and
discriminatory rules. Firstly, its important to understand that mandatory military service only hinders patriotic behavior. Contrary to popular belief, the
idea of forced military service for your country only discourages those from deciding on whether they should make the military a life long career for
themselves. Arthur Blaustein further illustrates this point in his article in the "National Debate Topic" mentioning that, "Opponents of a requirement
for national service argue that forcibly removing people from the private–sector jobs and forcing them into civic service would likely create significant
resentment toward the federal government." With this in mind, how is our country supposed to be dependent upon these ... Show more content on
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In other words, South Korea only requires mandatory service from young males. This leaves the female population unable to join the military even if
they had a desire to serve. This ultimately increases the divide between gender equality. Deborah Cowen reaffirms this social phenomenon in her
article, "Fighting for Freedom" mentioning that, "The end of conscription helps in the fight against traditional social policy". Moreover, Cowen alludes
to the fact that by eliminating conscription, you ultimately help the country transition into more of a progressive nature
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Propaganda In World War I
Propaganda in World War I Anthony Morgan Ms. Beck Honors World Cultures Period 7 19 March 2017 Propaganda is defined as the information,
ideas, or rumors which are deliberately spread widely to help towards a nation, government, or any type of cause against another. The use of
propaganda can be extremely persuasive, if it is used correctly. In the time frame of July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918, the use of propaganda in
the world was being used on a global scale. It was being used through newspapers, posters, radio stations, and even through writing books. There was
more than just one type of propaganda being used in World War I, and one example would be the type of propaganda that was used by the British.
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However, others felt that nobody should have to go through such difficulty in a point of their life. Throughout World War I, there was a common
need for males to be recruited into the military force, and propaganda was one technique that was globally used in an attempt to recruit men as allies
and defeat the enemy by using different methods such as conscription, recruitment, and also atrocity propaganda. Recruitment propaganda was a
technique used to recruit males for the military in the time of need. This became very prominent during the time of World War I. This was majorly
influencing in the years of 1915 and 1916. While it was at its highest influence rate, it was recruiting hundreds of thousands of men each year. This
was very beneficial, for the main purpose that the nations were attempting to build a strong military force to protect their homeland. First, it influenced
men to join the military from fear, patriotism, guilt, and even accusation. Also, it appealed to the emotions of women and men to press the issue upon
family members that were eligible to join the military. This was mainly achieved through propaganda posters. These were vital to the recruitment
process because they could be posted on walls almost anywhere. Also, the posters were relatively cheap, easy to make, and were able to get the needed
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Conscription And Its Negative Effects In WWI

  • 1. Conscription and Its Negative Effects in WWI World War 1 is often known as the Great War by many people. Canada played a very big and important role in this war, supplying Britain with many weapons, aids and nurses, foods and on top of that, thousands of brave soldiers. When the war first started, many Canadian men were greatly excited about the adventures that they will experience at war and the stories they will be able to tell when they come home as heroic soldiers. This excitement led many men, even young boys to enlist and volunteer for the war. However, when this war that was supposed to end in a couple of months, led to a year and then another, the number of volunteering men started to decrease further and further. This rapid drop of soldiers led Prime Minister Borden to... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This could have been one of the reasons why Canadian troops lost so many more soldiers towards the end of the war than before. The Military Service Act created more than just terrible effects on families and publics but it also created riots, violence and conflicts with the English and the French citizens. When this act was first introduced, it gained very unpleasant feedbacks, this was such a controversial issue that as it became more and more serious, it led Canada to split into two. Canada became a divided nation with English on one side and French on the other. The cause of this conflict was mainly because of the conscription act, the English felt that it was beneficial for the war while the French thought the exact opposite. English Canada was in favour of this forced military service because they felt that more than enough English men went to war, while the French men contributed very little. On the other hand, French Canada felt that there was no need to enlist in the war because they felt it was not necessary to support a country that they did not have any patriotism or love for. In addition, French men were needed at home to work on the farm. The typical opinion of the war and the conscription crisis was described by a news article, Almost all French–Canadians opposed conscription: They felt that they had no particular loyalty to either Britain or France. They felt their only loyalty was to Canada.(The New York ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Military Conscription Whatever democratic rules are used by a nation and whatever votes are based on standards are thought to be pervasive in its general public, the conscription is a titanic stride towards the disorder and oppression of a free state. It will leave its signature on everything. That is the reason why no general public can see itself as a free country. These two ideas are contrary and nothing may legitimize uniting them. About a month and a half after the Unified States formally entered the First World War, the U.S Congress passes the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917, giving the U.S. president the ability to draft soldiers. When he went before Congress on April 2, 1917, to convey his war message, President Woodrow Wilsonhad promised the greater part of his country's significant material assets to help the allies–France, England, Russia and Italy–crush the Opposing Forces. What the Allies frantically required more troops to replace their depleted front lines of the war zones of the Western Front. In spite of Wilson's push to enhance military readiness through the span of 1916, at the season of Congress' war announcement the U.S. had just a little armed force of volunteers–exactly 100,000 ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Pershing, started landing in Europe in June 1917. Most of the new conscripts still needed to be activated, transported and prepared for any war time situation. The AEF did not start to assume a significant part of the war in France until about a year later, amid the late spring and summer of 1918. At that point, Russia had pulled back from the contention because of inner unrest, and the Germans had propelled a forceful new hostile on the Western Front. In the meantime, the U.S. gave its partners genuinely necessary help as monetary help: stretching out boundless measures of credit to England, France and Italy; raising wage expenses to create more income for the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. The Pros And Cons Of Conscription In The Military Throughout human history, war has permeated the lives of billions of people. From early conflicts such as conquests to control vast swaths of land by Alexander the Great and Cyrus the Great to modern, global wars such as the World Wars, the concept of war has been at the forefront of humanity's mind for centuries. However, in recent years, opposition to war and lack of participation in the military has become a common theme in many countries, including the United States. To help alleviate the troubles caused by lack of participation, the United States instituted a law allowing for the conscription of its citizens. Conscription, which can also be referred to as a draft, is defined as the compulsory drafting of citizens into military service (What). The Draft has been utilized throughout US History in a couple of prominent wars; however, opposition has manifested against the Vietnam War and the draft, rightfully stemming from ethical opposition to the war and hatred for what the war and the draft stood for. The idea of conscription has been in the American eye throughout the entire history of the country. The idea of the registration of all men in America to be in the military was first introduced by George Washington. After witnessing the difficulties with creating a well–trained militia during the Revolutionary war, Washington thought it was best to have all men join the military to more effectively defend the country. However, Congress did not pass any legislation that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Conscription Pros And Cons Conscription; Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. Many were all for conscription, while others were completely against it, including myself. Enforcing this caused a lot of violence and controversy between countries, which is something we should be avoiding. It had afttected Canada by ruining their reputation as being a free country, by taking away the rights of the men who were unfairly enlisted into the army. Lastly, it caused many problems with farms and their production which was very important because these farms supplied food for the army and citizens. Overall the 1917 conscription debate was one of the fiercest and most divisive in Canadian political history. By 1917, after almost three years of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Conscription In Canada Essay WWII was a defining moment in Canadian history, transforming a quiet country on the verge of global affairs into a crucial opponent in the 20th century's most tragic battle. Canada played a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic and the air war over Germany, and sacrificed thousands of lives. Between 1939 and 1945 more than one million Canadian men and women served full–time in the armed services and more than 43,000 were killed (Stacey, July 15, 2013 ). In November 1944, after extreme losses in front–line units serving in Northwest Europe and Italy, Ottawa legitimized conscription, sending out 16,000 home defence men overseas (Canadian War Museum, N/A). This implement for Conscription was necessary for Canada based on the lack of Canadian volunteers, the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After the Normandy campaign in 1944, a shortage of military reinforcements arose and Minister of Ralston told Cabinet that the time for overseas conscription had come (Stacey, July 15, 2013). Canada had failed to recruit on any large number of home–defence volunteers for overseas services, forcing King to face an extremely difficult decision. This is not to say that Canada always had a shortage of volunteers, it wasn't until 1943 that the issue of insufficient amounts of volunteers started to arise. At the beginning of WWII, there were up to 41.15% military volunteers (Canada at War, December 3, 2007). However, with Quebec feeling alienated from Canada, they were contributing significantly less amounts of volunteers compared to all other provinces. With every other province supplying between 42– 50% of volunteers, Quebec had a shocking 22%. Even with the other provinces pulling their weight at the original 40% (still less than half), by 1944 these volunteer rates would drop by 15% (H. Fagerhus, N/A) After such significant declines in volunteers there had never been a time more crucial for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Conscription Plebiscites Were the 1916–17 conscription plebiscites only about reinforcing the Army in Europe? The conscription plebiscites of 1916–17 were not only about reinforcing the Australian troops in Europe. The Australian government did have the power to implement conscription without holding a plebiscite. But in 1916 the Prime Minster, Billy Hughes, knew that introducing a bill to implement conscription would not work, and would have serious consequences. It would not have had enough support from the government, so it would not have passed through both houses of parliament, and it would split the Labor Party that was in power at the time. A plebiscite, on the other hand, did have support from both houses of parliament, and was seen by Hughes as the only way... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The issue of conscription had brought to light the divisions within Australian society and the government. Irish–Australians, Roman Catholics, many supporters of the Labor Party and pacifists were anti–conscription (Love 2013, p. 4). Many Irish–Australians, especially Catholics, had turned against the war due to the violent and brutal suppression of Irish nationalists by British and Australian forces in the Easter Uprising in Ireland in 1916 (Kildea 2013, Love 2013, pp. 3–4). The Australian Roman Catholic Church had close ties to the Labor Party and Irish communities and stood with them against conscription (Hearn 2010). The Archbishop of Melbourne, Irish–born Daniel Mannix, who had been entirely against the war since its beginning, supported the anti–conscription movement, as well as the Catholic–dominated anti–conscription faction of the Labor Party. Mannix was one of Hughes' most prominent opponents in his struggle to introduce conscription (Griffin 1986). On the other side, parts of Australian society were pro–conscription, such as pro–imperialists, the Commonwealth Liberal Party, the right faction of the Labor Party and the media (Love 2013, p. 4). Hughes wanted the plebiscites to bring to an end the divisions that had been brought to light by the conscription ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Why Should Military Be Mandatory Military Service: Should It Be Mandatory? Fighting for the homeland means fighting for freedom, but how can men defend their country against enemies if they lack of the ability to fight? Conscription is strategy that utilized by nations to assemble a large and powerful military, prepared to be deployed in times of war or when the need to ensure the power of the state emerges. Mostly,conscription is for male and in some cases and some countries have also for women, and usually begins as soon as the end of the study; at the age, 18 years old. It consists of basic training and serve for two to three years maximum. Countries depend on their soldiers to protect and defend them, and that is the reason why various countries have compulsory service, such ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Most people maintain that serving the community should be voluntary, and each individual has the absolute freedom to join or not to join the military service. However, it is argued that military service builds individual personality and improves his skills in combat and defense, so there is no rational reason not to make conscription mandatory. A person's character changed for the better during his service in the military. To begin with, mandatory service teaches the person self discipline. Michael Anthony, an author who served in US army, writes in his article, "What the Military Teaches About Self Discipline," that discipline must be ground into conscript. He needs to gain physical strength, perseverance, knowledge, and courage, "n.d." When an individual joins the military service, he forces to do more than he thinks he can; he learns to obey commands and commits to important values, such as learning how to be punctual in time. Daily workouts, meals, and sleep have specific time in the military service ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Mandatory Compulsory Conscription For Their Citizens War has always been a topic that will always be associated with history books. Many great empires have fallen due to conflicts amongst its citizens. There are several countries that are still experiencing effects of war. A lot of countries have enacted mandatory military conscription for their citizens. A Mandatory Military Conscription also known as a mandatory military obligation, the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service.( Webster 2011) This would benefit not only the country but also the citizens that must participate in it. America has had an active military for more than over 200 years. This country currently has over 1million active duty personal ready to stand guard for their nation. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Although the titles are similar, each section has a specific role. For instance, the combat service support is defined as the essential capabilities, functions, activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war. (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2008)The Army has multiple occupational specialties that require skill. A great example is a Laboratory Technician, however, they are still considered a Soldier they also have a primary mission of testing fluids that come into their lab. This specialty becomes critical when a patient comes in for a problem that is unknown to the Doctor's eye. This job can also be found out in the civilian sector. Many hospitals are always acquiring well–qualified employees that have some experience. Another pro to joining the military is the educational support one can receive. The military offers what is known as the Montgomery GI bill and Post 9/11 Montgomery GI bill. They were enacted to assist Military personnel with receiving post secondary education. The military also has other educational benefits that are even beneficial to people who are from another country. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is a great tool for people to better learn English without having to pay out of pocket for it. One of the most popular educational benefits would be Tuition Assistance, furthermore, this program allows ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Pros And Cons Of Conscription Compulsory Military Service The first European Institution, indeed the first international organisation of states, to formally recognise conscientious objection to military service was the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. In September 1965 Amnesty International raised with the Council the question of conscientious objection in relation to Article 9 (freedom of conscience, thought and religion) of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Council asked the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, Germany, to prepare a study of the situation in the member states, as a result of which the Consultative Assembly on 26 January 1967 adopted Resolution 337, including the following 'basic principles': "Persons liable to conscription for military service who, for reasons of conscience or profound consviction, arising from religious, ethical, moral, humanitarian, philosophical or similar motives, refuse to perform armed service shall enjoy a personal right to be released from the obligation to perform such service. This right shall be regarded as deriving logically from the fundamental rights of the individual in democratic Rule of Law states which are guaranteed in Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights." The concept of conscription – compulsory military service by all able–bodied males on behalf of the state – dates back to mediaeval obligations to monarchs and overlords, and then was formalised as a permanent institution in the Revolutionary ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Mandatory Military Conscription and Its Effect on Society... In todays society the war in the Middle East can be considered a controversial topic. The men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan put their lives on the line every day to help keep our country free. No one has forced them to serve in the United States Armed Forces they have made their own conscience decision to serve. However these men and women only make up a small percentage of the United States population. Should all men and women be required to serve in the U.S. armed forces when they graduate from high school or should the United States require mandatory military service? Mandatory military service, or conscription, may be as old as mankind itself. Conscription says that during a time of war all able bodied men and women must ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During World War I about three fourths of the 3.5 million unit armed forces came from conscription. During this time period many people felt that conscription was unconstitutional. However the United States Supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the draft by stating that Article I of the constitution gives Congress the power to "raise and support Armies". In the year 1940 after the fall of France in World War II the United States Congress enacted a peace time draft. If drafted during this time period conscripts were only required to serve one year. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor however congress Smith 3 extended the length of the draft and expanded the draft to me aged 18 to 38. Approximately ten million men were drafted through the Selective Service System as a result. Throughout the Cold War the draft helped to maintain the numbers of the U.S. armed forces. The Selective Service System drafted 1.5 million men during the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, draftees were a minority of the United States armed forces. However they accounted for over half of Army battle deaths. At the time of the Vietnam War many people were against the draft and the war itself. This meant that there were many protests against the draft. Eventually President Nixon reduced the number of draftees and gradually recalled troops from Vietnam. The draft officially ended in1973. There are two very obvious sides to conscription. They are those ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. The Cruelty Of Sacrifice In Great Britain When Britain declared war against Germany on the 4th of August 1914, New Zealand (colony of the British Empire) vowed to fight in the war supporting Great Britain and for the preservation of the British Empire. Shortly after the declaration of war fourteen thousand New Zealand men had volunteered, although at that time there was little pressure placed on eligible men to volunteer. Perception of the equality of sacrifice began to manifest in calls for badges and other decals to identify those who were seen as shirking their duty and not doing their part for the war effort. As the attitude towards volunteering changed from an inclination to an obligation, a debate emerged over the distribution of sacrifice each person was willing to make. New ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Women resorted to hounding men through white father leagues, giving men white feathers (a symbol of cowardice) to humiliate and shame those who had not volunteered. Amongst the women different attitudes towards volunteering emerged, the Women's anti –conscription groups were born due to lack of sympathy towards men who were keen to go, but were not able due to genuine reasons. Women were chasing Members of the Christchurch White feather league off the streets, there was a clear division, the distinct positions towards volunteering were polarising the nation. Women who supported conscription were heavily influenced by "the cult of motherhood" and by maternal instincts, believing that it was their duty to produce sons to live and die for their country. It very quickly became apparent women were the most determined prosecutors of eligible men and supporters of conscription. By late 1915 twentynine thousand men had gone to war, their loved ones represented a large part of society who had begun to accept volunteerism would not suffice and would not provide the equality of sacrifice women had hoped for. Many women called for the sacrifices of war to be shared more equally, the best way they could see it being achieved was through ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Conscription During WWI Time Ameliorates Lingual Wounds Differences of belief between different ethnic, cultural, and racial groups are undoubtedly the biggest contributor to disputes within the history of the world. WWI started due to a disagreement between Austria and Hungary, and WWII started because Hitler's beliefs differed from those of the Jewish. Despite being one of the most accepting countries in the world, Canada is no exception. Since confederation, there have always been constant disputes between different groups of Canadians, mainly the French and English community residing in Canada. Although both groups belong to the same nation, discord arose mainly due to language barriers and different backgrounds. This being said, the French – English relations ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During the 1960s, the Quiet Revolution occurred in Canada, a struggle in regards to French Canadians becoming integrated into Canadian society. It was also during this time that many notable separatist movements emerged from the depths of Quebec, including the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois and the Bloc QuГ©bГ©cois. The Bloc QuГ©bГ©cois began as a leftist movement but quickly grew into a party by 1963; similarly, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois was formed in 1968. They mainly gained support because French Canadians believed their rights were being compromised by English Canadians. Krueger states in Encyclopedia Britannica, "French Canadian nationalists favoured some form of enhanced status for Quebec: special status within confederation, a new form of association on the basis of equality with English Canada, or complete independence as a sovereign country." On November 15, 1976, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois finally came into power in Quebec. Despite coming very close to separating over the years with a vote turnout of 49.4 to 50.6 in 1991, the Parti QuГ©bГ©cois never managed to truly fulfill its purpose of separating from Canada. This was in part due to new language rights introduced to Canada and ChrГ©tian's persistent attempts to keep ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Mandatory Military Conscription Our society is full of diverse individuals attempting to have their individual opinion heard rather than support the common good. Our young adults are being directed to pay for college to obtain a degree that does not promote positive characteristics such teamwork. Many of our young adults lack integrity, discipline and reliability. A mandatorymilitary conscription for high school graduates in the United States of America will develop positive, selfless characteristics of our young adults in order to promote the overall wealth and prosperity of our great nation. College is expensive. Many of these students are fresh from high school with no money to pay for their education. Multitude of students acquire loans in order to chase their ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Pay is not only salary, but also funds for food, housing, and clothing. With life's needs being taken care of the military member can focus on learning his or hers particular technical job and character building. Many of these technical job skills that the member obtains are easily transferable to civilian certifications. Along with certifications, many of the military schooling when documented properly in the service member's transcript will translate it into college credits, thereby reducing the number of credit hours needed to obtain a degree. High school graduates generally do not know what they want to get a degree in or the type of job they wish to obtain. While serving, a military member will be exposed to a huge variety of jobs and skills in which they could get hands on experience in prior to spending thousands of dollars on an education that they do not desire to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Importance Of Domestic Commitment Seungmin Bang (A98407092) POLI 142 K Professor Magana September 6, 2017 Title Sometimes, war is inevitable, and nations are forced to fight due to various reasons. This requires countries to have a strong military which can withstand the forces of other nations. This is measured mostly in times whereby a nation needs to defend itself from external attacks. Military personnel and equipment play a significant role in measuring the strength of a nation. Also, another important parameter is the economy of a country which determines the ability of the government to channel more funds or resources to the military. These funds are used to pay wages of the armed forces and purchase sophisticated weapons among others. However, domestic commitment is very crucial during the times of war. This refers to the general willingness of state's elite population to settle the costs of war (Lecture Note 5). If the citizens of a country are behind their military and are ready to finance its operations during the times of war, then the military feel motivated to defend their country. Also, it ensures that there are enough resources to be used in war. The costs of war include direct costs, damages, duration, and the necessity of preparation for war. Direct costs consist ofconscription, debt, and taxation. This means that there is a relationship between domestic commitment and conscription. Therefore, this paper will seek to discuss the significance of domestic commitment in explaining the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Mandatory Conscription Most young adults have no idea what to do with themselves after graduating high school. Some young adults attend college. Others go straight into the work force. Few decide to join some sort of military branch straight out of high school gaining valuable knowledge that can be carried throughout their whole life. What You Can Do for Your Country A few countries require every young person to serve two years of military service, and as we continue to face military conflicts across the globe, some have proposed that the United States adopt a similar policy of mandatory conscription. A two–year period of national service should be compulsory for all young people. However, making the commitment to serve that time in the military should be everyone's choice. Mandatory conscription will only succeed in putting unmotivated people in the military, making U.S. forces unreliable and less powerful. Instead of serving exclusively in the military, every young person should have the option of participating in some kind of public service that suits his or her interests, such as the AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, the Peace Corps, or Teach for America. If all eighteen–year–olds were required to give two years of public service, they would contribute greatly to their country and communities while acquiring a better sense of the world around them. One reason the United States military is so powerful is because it is made up of volunteers. Every Marine fighting on the front lines for the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Persuasive Essay : Why Should National Service Be Compulsory? IIntroduction National service typically means compulsory military service during peace times. Otherwise known as conscription, but the term can also include service in the education and health sectors. National service is a contentious issue with the rise in terrorist attacks and resultant increased fear of different groups of people. This essay will argue that no form of national service should be compulsory. Following from this introduction, Part II will focus on the societal benefits of compulsory military service. Part III will then examine the negative impacts. Part IV examines the balance between the benefits and detriments of conscription. Finally, Part V will discuss national service in the context of public service. I will examine whether adoption of the expansive meaning of national service alters the balance between the benefits and detriments. IISocietal benefits of compulsory military service In order to decide whether national service should be compulsory, it is relevant to discuss whether there are any societal benefits associated. Possible benefits include social cohesiveness, better integration of migrants, improved monitoring of potential terrorist threats and finally increased involvement of citizens. ASocial Cohesiveness Conscription could improve social cohesion through shared experience. This shared experience of all New Zealand citizens would link different groups within society. Therefore, it would be harder for political parties to use a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. The Importance Of Conscription In The Military Service Should a government have the power to compel its citizens into military service? Support your view. For a government to be sustainable it must have the power to compel its citizens into military service. The most important resource in the military is men because much of military weaponry isn't autonomous. People are always in short supply, and especially in the modern age where the horrors of war are clear visible and easy to access volunteers normally cannot supply enough manpower. Conscription in various forms was necessary during the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Vietnam War, and Korean War to support themilitary in what sometimes became deeply unpopular conflicts. While conscription laws definitely should have certain exemptions, these laws are necessary in times of war, and thus the government must have the power to create and enforce them. Why do you think that the United States government allowed substitutes to be hired, or commutation paid? The U.S. government almost certainly permitted substitutions and commutation payments in an effort to prevent the socially and economically powerful upper class from getting cold feet. Business magnates and industry leaders naturally might be angered or fear a war that could result in their conscription (and an inevitable decrease in their standard of living as draftees), and the war effort would quickly fall apart without their support. In addition, there likely was a purely selfish motive as what distinguished Senator would want ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. The Conscription Crisis Of World War One A famous quote by Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, in World War Two is, "Conscription if necessary, but not necessarily conscription" (Persico, 199). The conscription crisis during World War One and World War Two had a negative effect on Canadian society. First of all, the Conscription Crisis of World War One, taking place between 1917 and 1918, introduced many important events for Canadian history. Furthermore, in World War Two,conscription is established yet again between 1944 and 1945. This reintroduction of conscription took place for many reasons, and led to a negative impact throughout Canada. Lastly, many people attempted to prevent conscription, such as Prime Minister McKenzie King. Therefore the conscription crisis of World War One had a negative effect on Canada. Conscription was initially created during "The Great War," also known as World War One, by Canada's Prime Minister Robert Borden. Robert Borden introduced the Conscription Bill, also known as the Military Service Act. Canada introduced Conscription for many reasons, but mainly due to the lack of volunteers. Casualties were rising and fewer men were volunteering for a sure death in no–man's land (Perisco, 198). By the beginning of October 1914, 30,000 Canadians volunteered for war. However, enlistments fell and the number dropped drastically when men began to recognize the number of casualties caused by battle. Families were unwilling to sacrifice their men and Canada could see that battle field ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. The Advantages of Conscription It has long been a controversial topic of debate in the United States, whether or not our young men and women should be required to serve in the armed forces. There is proof that compulsory military service would be in our nations best interest. It has historically shown to improve military preparedness, and also has evenly balanced the burden of military service. It also helps to instill a sense of duty into those who serve. From an economic standpoint, there are numerous arguments to be made in support of conscription, including government savings. Numerous scholars write in favor of the subject as well. The government has been debating this topic since the draft system was removed from our country, and many reports written also ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... If however, a draft was imposed, with these deferments eliminated, then the burden of military service would fall less on the minorities and the impoverished, but rather on all men of military age. Professor Charles Moskos, a former draftee, and currently a professor at Northwestern University makes several good arguments in support of the draft. He points out the large number of volunteers who fail to fulfill their initial enlistments: "A reality often overlooked in the all–volunteer force is that one–third of entering members fail to complete their initial enlistments. Contrast this with the one in 10 draftees who did not complete their two–year obligation. It's much better to have a soldier serve a short term honorably than be discharged prematurely for cause". He raises an excellent point when he says that it would be detrimental to allow our troops to be dishonorably discharged. Another excellent point brought up by Professor Moskos. He argues that because for some jobs it takes a higher level of technical skill, that cant possibly be met by short term service, higher compensation should be offered to those who serve longer. " Higher compensation should be aimed at those whose skills require extended training and job experience. A two–track pay system could be devised to give long–term enlistees higher compensation than their drafted counterparts (many of whom, however, may have ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Should the United States have Mandatory Military... Absolutely, positively, emphatically, unequivocally, without a doubt, NO! Not now, not ever! Well, maybe for one reason, in the event of an existential threat to our nation. Now that I have stated my opinion I will back this up with information from several studies providing evidence for continuing the worlds greatest all volunteer (entry) military force. For the vast majority of our nation's history, the United States has had an all volunteer military. During our nations over two hundred and thirty seven years, only about thirty five, most of which in the 20th century, was conscription or a "draft" was in effect. The United States, up until the Civil War, rarely kept nor desired a standing Army. Relying on individual state militia's,... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During the height of the war well over twelve percent of the entire United States population, 16 million out of 132 million, was in the military with a large portion of the civilian work force supporting the effort. Compare that to contemporary times with a total population of over 314 million where the military, less than 1.5 million, makes up far less than one half of one percent of the total population. The draft continued after World War II when President Truman recommended that Congress allow the 1940 Selective Training and Service Act expire and have the military return again to a volunteer force. In 1948 after a short break the beginning of the Cold War was cause for this to be reconsidered and led to the reinstatement of the Selective Service Act. The Korean War draft commenced in 1950 and over the course of the next several years additional laws were enacted modifying the draft age and term of service. The draft continued through the Vietnam War when increased "draft calls soared from 100,000 in 1964 to 400,000 in 1966, enabling the U.S. forces in Vietnam to climb from 23,000 military advisors in 1964 to 543,000 troops in 1968". (Asher 10) History has shown that the American public will only support conscription as long as they agree with the reasons for the conflict and that conscription is perceived as universal. Once the tide turns in public opinion, that support correspondingly drops. This became evident as the war in Vietnam became ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Military Conscription (Persuasive Essay) Military Conscription Conscription, or more boldly the draft, has not been in place for some thirty years. While some people cringe at the thought of reinstating the draft, others have different views. This short paper will speak of those different views and the reasons why conscription of military service may not be such a bad idea after all. Having young men or even women drafted in the military would benefit everyone. The soldiers would benefit from gaining the knowledge and on–the–job training for a career when they get out and the militaries would not be suffering from the shortage of troops as they are today. It is a win–win situation! Having served in a country where conscription is the law (and still is today), most South ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... You as the parent know you cannot afford to send all the children to college. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to secure your children's future? If it were a requirement for men and women to join a branch of the Armed Forces upon graduating from high school, their dreams could become reality! Young people could receive training and money to go to college and fulfill those dreams. If the draft were reinstated there would be more troops to support the current crisis in Iraq. There would also be less turn around of the same troops redeploying to remote parts of the world. Many soldiers are gone from their families for a year, only to return to remote parts of the world after being home for a few months. Think also, the possibility of forcing young criminals between the ages of 18 and 25 to join the military. Maybe due to joining the military, these young criminals would be reformed into honorable, self–respecting individuals or become leaders of our great nation. In addition, if military conscription were implemented, the tax payers would not have to pay for the juvenile criminals to be locked up in maximum or minimum security centers. I served in the United States Army for almost seven years. I loved every minute of it. Well, I might not have enjoyed every minute, but I enjoyed the majority of my time served. The knowledge, insight, training, education and experience ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Pros And Cons Of Conscription Essay Conscription Can you think of any human rights violations situations? Some might say "stopping women from making an opinion" or "doing not let legal foreigner get a job" but what about "military conscription?" All Thai men must serve the country as a soldier. Thai men have two choices. The first is being military student or reserve officer training course for 3 years when they were in the high school age. The second choice is try their luck by putting hand in a box and pick one paper up, if it's red card they have to be a soldier for 2 years, but if they got black card they are free to go. However, there are still exceptions for some cases such as disabled, unhealthy people and transgender woman. If someone tries to avoid this program, they will have trouble. For example, it is hardly to get job in Thailand. Is not it a kind of human right violation? Therefore, I want to argue this, and I want this system to be canceled. Image 1: Thai young men are waiting for the drafting (Conscription of ladyboy. 2012. Http://www.clipmass.com/story/54130#, n.p.) In my opinion, forcing someone to do what he or she does not want to do is terrible and underdeveloped because they will not have chance to do what they love and what they are really good at. In addition, the benefits and salary are very low, and draftees barely have chance to visit their family. Moreover, some people die because of the punishment from the military superiors. I also think that there are always reasons that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Military Should Be Mandatory Essay In current times, roughly 99.5% of American citizens don't serve in the military in their lifetime. But is something that needs to be changed by force? Some people could argue that service in the United States military should be mandatory for everyone–in reality, though, that is an impossible and overall disastrous idea. Military service is something that only some people can do–not all people can deal with the lasting effects of war, including many mental illnesses and Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder. Of course, there are many people who will deal with these things in order to protect our freedom–and others who won't have to experience these at all. And, even if all people between the ages of 17 and 24 were to sign up to join the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The majority of people in the United States would not be able to handle the stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and other mental illnesses that go along with serving in the United States military. According to Joel L. Young M.D. –a medical doctor and a writer for Psychology Today–mental health issues are prominent in people who serve in the military. He writes, "Almost a quarter of military members have symptoms of at least one mental health condition, with more than 10% qualifying for a diagnosis of two or more mental illnesses" (Young 1). In other words, many people who serve in the military have mental health problems. Consequently, if everyone in the U.S. was forced to serve, these numbers would be substantially higher. Young also shows the reader how easily anxiety is created in the military. He writes, "Service members may not know what the future holds. They wait to learn about life–threatening deployments, new job assignments, and other life–altering transitions, impeding their ability to plan for the future and creating anxiety" (Young 1). This means that while soldiers are serving, they are unable to see what will be happening even in the near future, causing major amounts of stress and anxiety. Although people could argue that if a mandatory enlistment was instated that the government would make mental health treatment easier to obtain, but often treatment cannot fully heal a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Argument Against Conscription In Australia Conscription was a highly divisive issue in the newly formed country of Australia for multiple reasons. These include the fact that there were many pros and cons to the issue, two plebiscites had been rejected by the public and that the public had very split views on the subject (The Australian War memorial, 2018). It is unlikely that people today will ever be able to come to a conclusion as to whether or not conscription was a good idea for Australia and its people as the effectiveness of war is still a highly debated subject in the modern world. It can be hypothesised that conscription was a highly divisive issue due to Australians split views on the subject. During the start of the war, lots of young Australian men enlisted into the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During the two plebiscites, posters advertising the negatives of conscription were abundant. Most of the posters contained words such as death and blood (see fig 6 and fig 7). This highlighted the consequences of conscription, particularly of the death toll. Furthermore, the use of small children was used to appeal to emotion, and give people a visual of the toll that conscription would take on those who stayed (see fig 8). Overall, those against conscription used propaganda posters to advertise their cause, much like those who were for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Was Conscription Divisive in World War One? Was conscription divisive in World War I. The Conscription crisis was one of the most divisive crises in Canadian history and the most serious test of confederation in its first 50 years. It was divisive because the English Canadians were for the war and French Canadians were not for the war. They felt that World War Iwas a British against European war. They did not want to support conscription because they would be leaving their Farms, They would be leaving their wives and families and they felt racism and discrimination. French speaking Canadians did not want to support the Canadian overseas military commitments, they had responsibilities they needed to deal with on their own. French speaking Canadians did not want to participate in war because they would leave their farms and crops behind. Although at first the farmers were exempted from being sent the the military because they had revoked them from going, but then they had dismissed it soon after because they need all those men. The war was voluntary then, but when many men were lost they had a hard time finding positions to fill their battalions, so the recruited the men on the farm. Without the men the wives had to take care of the children, as well as the farm.(Kathy Dan, Word Press) Although they needed the men to farm for the country and have stable crops so they could send food for the military, they also needed to protect and serve for their country. The men were needed on the farm, their women could ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. The Pros And Cons Of The Canadian Conscription Crisis The United States of America is the nation with the largest, most powerful, and most funded military. The United States has been known to commonly get involved with other nations purely based off the fact that it is militarily capable. In the past the United States has had to implement several drafts to support the military's need for more troops. The question is, in this day and age, would it be acceptable for the United States to order a national mandatory military conscription to fuel the military? There are always those that are exempt from military service, as well as those who cannot be exempt which increases the gap of inequality which will harm some more than others. Due to evidence presented in previous conscription efforts, possible ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Previous conscription implementations have been proved to be devastating to its nations. The economy depends on the workers and cannot possibly be maintained if many of said workers are drafted into the military. Civil liberties must always be prioritized over national security in the United States because that is what the nation was built upon. Lastly, with all the other alternatives present there is no need for a military conscription to occur. Overall a mandatory military conscription in the United States clearly should not be an event that arises in the foreseeable future due to previous conscription efforts, possible economic effects, the infringement of civil liberties, and other ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Conscription in World War Two Essay The act of applying conscription during the First and Second World Wars have nearly torn Canada apart. The conscription crisis of 1917 was a treacherous event that occurred during the First World War. During this time the relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada were in an all time low in our Canadian history. The QuГ©bГ©cois thought conscription was merely unnecessary no matter what circumstance; while all other Canadians did essentially want conscription occur. The contrast was inevitably high on the issue of conscription between the QuГ©bГ©cois and the rest of Canada thus creating a solution when conscription was indeed needed was impossible. However while William Lyon Mackenzie King was the Prime Minister during the Second World... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It was an outstanding number for a country with such a small population. The large and wide scale conscription infuriated many of the QuГ©bГ©cois ever since they wanted no part the war, which created a big gap between the French and English relations. The Military Service Act caused Canada to basically split in half socially. All in all the Military Service Act solely erected more problems than solutions to others. Once the Military Service Act was put in place, the problems began that made the Conscription Crisis of 1917 so significant. Almost immediately Quebec anti–conscription riots broke out all over Montreal. The province of Quebec was totally opposing the fact of serving in World War One. The fact that forcing young men to fight and die was thought to be an outrage in Quebec. Never minding the fact that the Canadian Corps was nearly in Complete English. During the riots nearly forty percent of the QuГ©bГ©cois conscripted men did not report for their duty in the war. The views French–Canadian's between the majorities of the English Canadian's were basically utterly opposed to each other causing the relations between the two the lowest ever within Canadian history. In both the elections of 1917 and 1921 seventy percent of the Quebec Population voted liberal for the loss of trust from the conservatives due to this event. "The 1917 Election was the most bitter in Canadian history, viciously fought on both sides"– said ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Research Paper On Why Military Service Should Be Mandatory Military Service: Should It Be Mandatory? Fighting for the homeland means fighting for freedom, but how can men defend their country against enemies if they lack of the ability to fight? Conscription is strategy that utilized by nations to assemble a large and powerful military, prepared to be deployed in times of war or when the need to ensure the power of the state emerges. Mostly,conscription is for male and in some cases and some countries have also for women, and usually begins as soon as the end of the study; at the age, 18 years old. It consists of basic training and serve for two to three years maximum. Countries depend on their soldiers to protect and defend them, and that is the reason why various countries have compulsory service, such ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Most people maintain that serving the community should be voluntary, and each individual has the absolute freedom to join or not to join the military service. However, it is argued that military service builds individual personality and improves his skills in combat and defense, so there is no rational reason not to make conscription mandatory. A person's character changed for the better during his service in the military. To begin with, mandatory service teaches the person self discipline. Michael Anthony, an author who served in US army, writes in his article, "What the Military Teaches About Self Discipline," that discipline must be ground into conscript. He needs to gain physical strength, perseverance, knowledge, and courage, "n.d." When an individual joins the military service, he forces to do more than he thinks he can; he learns to obey commands and commits to important values, such as learning how to be punctual in time. Daily workouts, meals, and sleep have specific time in the military service ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Essay On Conscription In Canada The military service act that was passed in 1917 and legalized conscription truly revolutionized Canada's future. It resulted in the increase of the Canadian economy and respect for women in our society. Additionally, it gave women more political rights. The Canadian economy increased drastically due to conscription. As more and more Canadians joined the war the demand for Canadian resources increased and new industries were formed. Our wheat, cheese, pork, and beef export triples as shortages increased. Additionally, there was a boom in steel and munitions industries and by 1917 Canada was making one–third of all shells used by the British. Most importantly income and business profit taxes were implemented to pay for war expenses. These taxes still exist today and pay for our schools, hospital and other public benefits. Every individual during this period, who wanted a job was able to attain one. In fact, many Canadians had excess income that they could invest in victory bonds. Due to conscription, every Canadian had a personal connection, so they were willing to work hard and sacrifice some of their income to help the war efforts and in turn helping the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, after the Military Service Act was passed and men were beginning to leave to fight overseas, there was a shortage of men for the workplace. This helped women to integrate into the workforce and transform social norms of traditional women responibilites. Women played a key role in the war efforts by working as farmers, bankers, bus drivers, police officer and working in munitions factories. In fact, 30000 worked in a munitions factory, 1000 for the royal air force and 6000 in the civil services. They also united to start a suffragist movement to fight for their rights to vote, fair wages and gender equality. Eventually, women almost had all rights as men would and they were allowed to do as they wish without anyone's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. The Importance Of Conscription On Australia During World War I, there were many wartime controls placed on Australia. The wartime controls I will focus on in this essay are Conscription, the use of government propaganda, and Censorship. They all had played an important part in Australia's army system and involvement in the war. What is conscription? Conscription is where it is compulsory to enlist for state service, mainly military service. This wartime control was enforced on every country who participated in World War Iexcept Australia, South Africa and India. Australia tried to pass a conscription law twice during World War I, the first in 1916 and the second in 1917. Due to not having a conscription law, Australia would face problems during the first world war. At the start of the war, many people had enlisted, so many that some were forced to be turned away. However after everyone realised the horrors of the war, enlistment would slowly decrease as the war went on. Even though conscription wasn't a law, other ways and methods made men join the army. One method was women shaming their male relatives who didn't join the army . This method was supported the government and would make the men feel ashamed of themselves. Therefore, some of the men would join the army despite not wanting to. Another way that made men join the army was the view of war the men had. When the war had just started, men believed that the war would give them adventure and excitement. This is why there was such high volumes of enlistment ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Why Did Robert Borden Use Conscription In 1917 Why Using Conscription in 1917 was a Good Idea During war time 1917, the conditions overseas were not ideal. Many men were dying, making more volunteers necessary, while the numbers of volunteers were dropping rapidly. Originally, Prime Minister Robert Borden promised that there would be no conscription during the First World War, but, due to numbers of volunteers dropping and promising Britain more troops, he created the Military Services Act that allowed conscription, which called all men ages 20–45 to war in 1917, then was passed and effective on January 1st, 1918. This leads to the controversy, was using conscription in World War 1 necessary? Some people argued that it was not necessary for the act to be passed and for conscription to not... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Soldiers were dying quickly, conditions in the trenches were very poor and Britain was losing power fast which caused Britain to ask for more troops. Specifically, after the Battle of Somme's Canada was at a loss of men and a lot of current soldiers were wounded, and Canada needed more men to be able to fight the Germans so they would not be able to get an edge over the British Army and possibly take over Britain and later Canada. Borden then visited Europe and returned with his decision after seeing that In May that year, prime minister Robert Borden returned to Canada from Europe and decided the country couldn't replenish the depleted battle lines without conscription. This all helped Borden make final choice to create the bill in 1917 and call the men to war. The reinforcements that Canada provided would later help win Britain win the first World War and keep a good relationship between Canada and Britain. Therefore, the reinforcements that were sent, increased Canada and Britain's morale's toward each other. Canada was part of the British Crown, which meant that they were forced to war in hand with Britain in 1914. When Britain started to lose men in 1917 Prime Minister Robert Borden flew to Europe and promised Britain to give them more troops, whilst the volunteer numbers were ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Should the United States have Mandatory Military... The price of freedom should be borne by all, rich or poor. I learned this first hand as a United States Army Recruiter and a volunteer soldier who fought in two wars representing my country. As a military recruiter from 1971 to 1991, I was tasked with soliciting men and women who were high school graduates to enlist into the United States Army. Often times I would call a home to speak to a graduate about joining the army, and a mother would answer; I would tell her the purpose of my call, and often times her answer would be "not my son"! I would often replay, "well mam, if not your son, then whose son"! I very seldom got an answer but I often wondered if I could read her mind, would she be thinking about whether I should be contacting... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The Union Enrollment Act drafted all able–bodied men between twenty and forty–five years of age to help fight the American Civil War. However, the US did not use conscription again until 1917 in preparation for war in Europe, known as World War I (Encarta). In 1917, the United States Congress passed the Selective Draft Act. This act created a government office to oversee conscription. Additionally, the act also authorized local draft boards to select eligible individuals for conscription to fight the war. Of course this act was challenged by many organizations, but was upheld by the Supreme Court in 1918. The court held; Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to "raise and support Armies" (245 U.S. 366, 38 S. Ct. 159, 62 L. Ed. 349 [1918]) (West's Encyclopedia of American Law). Conscription continued until it was suspended in 1973. What about today, wouldn't conscription be important today in determining whether the price of freedom should be borne by all, rich or poor? Of course, there are many social experts such as Steve Hammons, a writer for the American Chronicle, who feels the need for reactivating the military draft or conscription. Hammons feels this need is based partly on the requirements to adequately staff the Army, because today, there is an unending global expansion of U.S. military operations. Hammons also tells us, others such as, Congressman Charles Rangel (D–NY) has expressed an opinion "that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Argumentative Essay On Conscription In Australia The Great War was known as 'the war to end all wars' as it had such a dramatic and tragic impact on soldiers and civilians alike. Many aspects of the conscription debate, the home front, trench warfare and weaponry had a significant impact on Australia and its involvement in the war. In conclusion, there were many changes that occurred to soldiers and civilians as a result of the Great War. The aspects of trench warfare and weaponry, women on the home front and conscription played a significant role in changing soldiers and civilians throughout the war. Nothing was more divisive than the conscription debate in Australia during the First World War. The highly debated issue of conscription– compulsory enlistment for military service, particularly overseas – had a significant effect on Australian society. Unlike other countries fighting in the war, Australia did not enforce conscription. Its armed forces relied completely on volunteers and at first there had been more volunteers than the army could accept. However by mid–1916, when news of casualties of the front began to reach home, support for the war declined sharply. In 1916, William Morris Hughes returned from inspecting the Western Front and was convinced that Australia should introduce conscription for the war effort. This led society to become divided into two major groups, the pro conscriptionists and anti conscriptionists. Those who argued in favour of conscription included a number of powerful and influential ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. United States Adopt A Similar Type Of Policy Of Mandatory... Many countries require young people to serve two years of military service, and as we continue to have military conflicts across the world, some people have proposed that the united states adopt a similar type of policy of mandatory conscription. I believe that a two–year period of national service should be obligatory for all 18 year olds. It'll help strengthen the character of youth, and will help increase the collective conscience of a nation and the restraint of leaders when considering military action. As we have 18 year olds go into the military, they should get the option in whatever kind of public service that suits his or her interest. Different genders across the world are frequently given different responsibilities. For example, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... No. If they have never had their basic rights taken from them, they will never place as high a value on those rights, or on the sacrifice their ancestors made to give them those rights. It is a growing problem in America for people to take their rights for granted. Take people 's rights away temporarily and people start to value what they have more; and they start to value their country more. Patriotism will be on the rise"(Debate). What this user has said is quite interesting and quite honestly true. Many Millennials are also pretty lazy. According to Janell Ross, apart of the Washington post 63% of Millennials from 18–34 are lazy (Ross). With having this mandatory service it can make them less lazy with having the experience they need to pursue the job that they want to. Mandatory military service can help promote national unity. First, it will allow Millennials to learn and train together, creating a shared experience and a conversation starter of serving in the military. Then there is the general understanding of what life actually is in the army and what will have to be done in order to protect the country and yourself. Millennials will be able to understand and adapt an appreciation for the sacrifices that many people in the military make for their country. More importantly, it'll bring everyone together as a country, especially with a threat from other nations. When the nations do ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Essay On Conscription In The Vietnam War Introduction In this project the subject being researched will be conscription in the Vietnam War. During this particular war, many Australian men were conscripted into the national servicemen and had to work in the army during the war. Many Australians were against the idea of conscription and protested against it. Between late 1964 and December 1972 804,286 twenty–year–olds registered for national service, 63,735 national servicemen served in the army and 15,381 served in Vietnam. Around 200 servicemen died in the war. Paragraph– 1 The National Servicemen were made up of men that were conscripted to work in the army. These men were 20 years old. Once a man had turned 20 they were liable to be chosen for the army. If someone was chosen they were obligated to join. The national servicemen had to give two years continuous full–time service in the regular army. This was then followed by an extra three years on the active reserves list. While the men were part of the two years full–time service, they were liable to be chosen for "special overseas service." These special services included service in Vietnam. Paragraph– 2... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Birthdays were placed into a lottery machine, and the people with the same birthday as on picked out of the machine were called up to the national servicemen. If someone was chosen the only way they can avoid it is if they had disabilities or were too unfit for the army. There were very severe consequences for those that refused to join the national servicemen. They could be prosecuted and possibly convicted with a jail sentence that could last as long as the usual amount of time spent in the National Service. Some people also tried to pretend to be too unwell or unfit for the National Service. These people could also suffer a conviction and would also be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. The Pros And Cons Of Conscription Conscription was a very controversial issue considering the outcomes of this law. It would force men to provide overseas military service unwillingly. Non–compulsory recruitment was neglecting to keep up troop numbers and as an imperialist Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden believed that the war was the only way for Canada to be seen as more than a colony. Many French–Canadians, farmers, pacifists and union heads opposed the conscription bill, but Prime Minister Borden was determined to establish a forced conscription system. He pushed through the Conscription Act on July 11th, 1917. The Wartime Elections Act and the Military Voters Act impacted the upcoming election on the Military Service Act hugely. The Military Voters Act is a law that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Why Have Conscription Made Vietnam Unpopular Why the use of conscription made Vietnam unpopular The Vietnam War was a war that took place because America want to stop the spread of communism from Russia and china that had happened in North Korea from happening in Vietnam as their leader was communist. My topic for this speech is conscription. Conscription was used in Vietnam so that the U.S.A and Australia would have more soldiers to fight a war that they were losing to a country with outdated weapons. They were losing war that they had no business being in the first place. "You can kill ten of my men for every one I kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and I will win."( HO CHI MINH, a warning to French colonialists, 1946) What is Conscription? Conscription is a law that states that if you are from the age 18 to 41 and are not a single parent or married with kids and you are over the age of 39 this was used during the Vietnam War. "Hell no, we won't go!"( ANONYMOUS, Anti –Vietnam War slogan)... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Australia were only in the Vietnam War because of America so when America started using conscription Australia also start using conscription. Australian only Used conscription so that they could stay in Vietnam to help America. The way the media covered conscription Vietnam was the first war that people were able to watch from their televisions at home live so they could see all the villages being bombed and the military not knowing if the enemy were in the village or not. How this made conscription unpopular was because the media was showing protest songs like fortunate son by credence clear water rival over videos of protest against conscription on the streets in America and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Mandatory Military Conscription In South Korea, all male's after their eighteenth birthday are required to serve two years in the Korean military before they reach the age of 30. This poses the question, "Should the United States implement the same policy for their own citizens?" Although there are both positives and negatives to each side of the argument, eliminating mandatory service is by far the superior option. This article serves to prove that not only does military conscription not make any contribution towards a nations success, but it ultimately damages it due to its forced patriotism, costly programs, and discriminatory rules. Firstly, its important to understand that mandatory military service only hinders patriotic behavior. Contrary to popular belief, the idea of forced military service for your country only discourages those from deciding on whether they should make the military a life long career for themselves. Arthur Blaustein further illustrates this point in his article in the "National Debate Topic" mentioning that, "Opponents of a requirement for national service argue that forcibly removing people from the private–sector jobs and forcing them into civic service would likely create significant resentment toward the federal government." With this in mind, how is our country supposed to be dependent upon these ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In other words, South Korea only requires mandatory service from young males. This leaves the female population unable to join the military even if they had a desire to serve. This ultimately increases the divide between gender equality. Deborah Cowen reaffirms this social phenomenon in her article, "Fighting for Freedom" mentioning that, "The end of conscription helps in the fight against traditional social policy". Moreover, Cowen alludes to the fact that by eliminating conscription, you ultimately help the country transition into more of a progressive nature ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Propaganda In World War I Propaganda in World War I Anthony Morgan Ms. Beck Honors World Cultures Period 7 19 March 2017 Propaganda is defined as the information, ideas, or rumors which are deliberately spread widely to help towards a nation, government, or any type of cause against another. The use of propaganda can be extremely persuasive, if it is used correctly. In the time frame of July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918, the use of propaganda in the world was being used on a global scale. It was being used through newspapers, posters, radio stations, and even through writing books. There was more than just one type of propaganda being used in World War I, and one example would be the type of propaganda that was used by the British. This was mainly used... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, others felt that nobody should have to go through such difficulty in a point of their life. Throughout World War I, there was a common need for males to be recruited into the military force, and propaganda was one technique that was globally used in an attempt to recruit men as allies and defeat the enemy by using different methods such as conscription, recruitment, and also atrocity propaganda. Recruitment propaganda was a technique used to recruit males for the military in the time of need. This became very prominent during the time of World War I. This was majorly influencing in the years of 1915 and 1916. While it was at its highest influence rate, it was recruiting hundreds of thousands of men each year. This was very beneficial, for the main purpose that the nations were attempting to build a strong military force to protect their homeland. First, it influenced men to join the military from fear, patriotism, guilt, and even accusation. Also, it appealed to the emotions of women and men to press the issue upon family members that were eligible to join the military. This was mainly achieved through propaganda posters. These were vital to the recruitment process because they could be posted on walls almost anywhere. Also, the posters were relatively cheap, easy to make, and were able to get the needed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...