Why was Wilfrid Laurier hesitant (and ultimately unwilling) to join a coalition government for the duration of the war? Select ALL that apply. a. Laurier was too partisan to be willing to form a coalition with the Conservatives. O b. Laurier agreed with the need for a coalition, but knew that if he joined it, the government would impose conscription, which he (and his supporters) opposed. Oc. Laurier believed that supporting the government could lead to Henri Bourassa's political takeover of Quebec. O d. Laurier neither trusted Borden nor had faith in his competency and was eager to defeat the government in the next election.

Why was Wilfrid Laurier hesitant (and ultimately unwilling) to join a coalition government for the duration of the war? Select ALL that apply. a. Laurier was too partisan to be willing to form a coalition with the Conservatives. O b. Laurier agreed with the need for a coalition, but knew that if he joined it, the government would impose conscription, which he (and his supporters) opposed. Oc. Laurier believed that supporting the government could lead to Henri Bourassa's political takeover of Quebec. O d. Laurier neither trusted Borden nor had faith in his competency and was eager to defeat the government in the next election.