Ideas 53:59 War-Torn: Conscription 1917 When World War One started, much of Canada reflexively felt obliged to participate. Some even say that the Great War turned Canada into a true nation.

Conscription in World War One. Image source, Getty Images. In March 1916, the Military Service Act imposed conscription on all single men aged 18 to 41.

Find out about life on the front line in World War One with BBC Bitesize History. For students between the ages of 11 and 14. ... but by 1916 conscription was introduced, ...

A History of the First World War in 100 Moments: Britain introduces conscription when the appeal to patriotic sentiment was no longer enough. As frontline losses grew, it became clear that only ...

Today, the United States of America boasts one of the largest armed forces in the world, comprised entirely of volunteers. In the 1860s, things were a bit different.

Conscription in World War One. Image source, Getty Images. In March 1916, the Military Service Act imposed conscription on all single men aged 18 to 41.