Question 294

During the First World War, from 1914 to 1920, Ottawa interned over 8,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects as 'enemy aliens'. What was Britain's official position on this Canadian policy?

  1. ABritain strongly recommended it
  2. BBritain remained neutral
  3. CBritain offered to help
  4. DBritain advised against it
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Correct answer: D) Britain advised against it

Explanation

The guide states, 'Regrettably, from 1914 to 1920, Ottawa interned over 8,000 former Austro-Hungarian subjects... even though Britain advised against the policy.'

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