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http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/could-these-3-simple-changes-to-banking-fix-the-economy/
 
Finnish Conscription in our modern era.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHLEY4uIqno&list=PLmMn15P8BgbBSRVmK6oKpzYGRrKJF3qQu

Quebec Conscription Crisis. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugeq0PIjuSQ

Quebec Conscription. 

You are a French university student who has no interest in a war in Europe and receive conscription papers. Write a letter to the Montreal Gazette newspaper objecting to conscription. 


Modern Day Conscription.  Finland Conscription. 


Consider the evidence in the Finnish national service or conscription system and rate yourself in respect of the following categories:

1. Physically able to cope with the demands of basic training. 
2. Handling a rifle. 
3. Psychological impact of being in a dorm with thirty kids you don't know. 
4. Being away from family and friends. 
5. Learning new skills and talents. 
6. Suitability for officer and leadership training. 
7. Ability to camp in uncomfortable situations.
8. Operate sophisticated systems. 
9. Operating in a team. 
10. Being away from your boy or girlfriend.  
 
Examine the two video clips and draw five logical conclusions. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hsDn2kNriI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W_lLhBt8Vg
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htyue8xRS7M

Ascertain and note the countries that made up the two opposing alliances in World War One. 
 
In what way is the comedy accurate in this video clip. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH3-Gt7mgyM
 
Ascertain the abuse of power in this video clip. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BxFlmb6S6E
 
In what way is the entire military subject to ridicule on account of the disparity between soldiers and officers in the video clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejc1wwRGjFk
 
Establish two issues that create the humour in the video clip. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DCExerOsA
 
Support or contest the Ludlow Ammendment as a valid option for Canada and all countries. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4YnCVUfaqo
 
What civil liberties were compromised by World War One in the USA and how can this be linked to the NSA in modern America.  One half page paragraph.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y59wErqg4Xg&list=PLdYO-k6dcT98r5mk41vrp52Mb7YMrUYjT