Which of the following was NOT a main goal of propaganda in Canada during World War I?

• A. To encourage young men to enlist
• B. To urge Canadians to buy Victory Bonds
• C. To convince Canadians to conserve food
• D. To increase tariffs on imports

Answer: (D)

Propaganda in Canada during World War I was about turning ordinary people into active participants in the war effort. It focused on getting men to sign up to fight, persuading the public to buy Victory Bonds to finance the war, and encouraging everyone to conserve food so more could reach the troops. Increasing tariffs on imports isn’t a message that directly motivates public actions to support the war effort; it’s an economic policy move rather than a campaign to mobilize citizens. So, the goal of raising tariffs doesn’t fit the typical propaganda aims, while enlisting, buying bonds, and conserving food do fit as ways to rally support and resources for the war.