British depth study- the home front

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Created by: Hannah Rose Thompson
Created on: 20-01-13 14:00

When was the Defence of the Realm act (DORA) passed?

8th August 1914

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When were the first air raids of British civilians?

January 1915

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What were the German air ships called?

Zeppelins

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Why was there a munitions crisis in 1915?

The government hadn't prepared enough supplies because they thought the war would be over by Christmas.

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When was conscription extended to all married men aged 18-41?

May 1916

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What was introduced in February 1917?

The women's land army

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Why was the women's land army introduced?

To help cultivated the land to reduce food shortages

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When was voluntary rationing introduced?

November 1917

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What products were rationed under compulsory rationing?

Meat, sugar, butter, jam, tea, beer

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When was the armistice signed?

11th November 1918

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