Question 275

During the First World War, from 1914 to 1920, the Canadian government interned over 8,000 individuals from a specific background as 'enemy aliens'. Which group was primarily affected by this policy?

  1. AItalian merchants
  2. BGerman subjects
  3. CJapanese immigrants
  4. DFormer Austro-Hungarian subjects
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D) Former Austro-Hungarian subjects

Explanation

Regrettably, during the First World War, the Canadian government interned over 8,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects, who were mainly Ukrainian men, in 24 labour camps across Canada.

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