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French Canadians and War Ties Split Over Canada Duty
A Boston Transcript analysis by Yvonne LeMartre examines why French Canadians in New England volunteer for Uncle Sam while those in Canada resist conscription. It notes high enlistment among French Canadians and Italians in New England, contrasted with Quebec’s stance, and explores loyalties to France, England, and Canada, plus pressures from bilingual tensions and regional political divides.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Canada
England
Yvonne LeMartre
Boston Transcript
Quebec
Leon
New Englam
France
Britain
Lowell
Marists
T Hese Marista
Merrimac
la Presse
la Patrie
Montreal
le Devoir
Bounissa
Chomda
Dominion
New England
New Englannd
du France
George Charette
Navy
National Guard
Eagland
Arment
Offcer
Railroad Engineers’ Reserve
State Guard
Plattsburg
Red Cross
Association Catholique
Eaglin
Foux
Hinve LE
Jean Baptiste
Manitoba
Ontario
Wilson
L'Etoile
Canadia
Chandin
Restons Francais