World War II on the Canadian Home Front

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Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to verify your answer. Click on a number in the grid to get a free letter and/or see the clue.

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1. Some within this group of French Canadians flirted with fascist ideology.
3. Referendum (synonym).
4. Situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea.
6. A Canadian brigade of conscripts are sent to Kiska on August 15, 1943, located on these islands.
8. This gun was ubiquitous in British and Commonwealth armies, used in rifle sections and in Universal carriers.
9. A person who is skilled or trained in caring for the sick or infirm especially under the supervision of a physician.
10. A group of persons who by virtue of position or education exercise much power or influence.
12. This Organization is reknowned for its polls. In November 1941, it stated that 61% of Canadians favoured conscription if it was necessary.
14. In Autumn 1944, this Colonel is Minister of Defence in Canada.

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2. A body of people entitled to vote.
3. For women, it became more equivalent to the ones of men in July 1943.
5. The state of being mobilized.
7. He participated to the League for the Defence of Canada and, many years later, became Prime minister of Canada.
11. To watch secretly usually for hostile purposes.
13. This Canadian Ministry asked women to work during World War II, notably in military manufactures, for the sake of ultimate victory.

 

 

 

 

 

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