Unit 3A: Key Topic 3 important dates

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August 1914 onwards
Defence of the Realm Act (DORA)
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1914 onwards
Palls Battalions formed
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1916
Conscription is introduced, led to conscientious objectors and absolutists
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1915
The Derby Scheme: men 15-65 could be called up and were asked to promise they would fight if called. Single men were considered before married men
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January 1916
Millitary Service Act: All single men aged 18 - 41 could be called up, in May this extended to married men of the same age group
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1916
Non-Conscription Fellowship organised
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April 1917
Britain only had 6 weeks worth of food left
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1917
The convoy system was introduced
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July 1915
Women protested to get the 'Right to Serve'
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Card 2

Front

1914 onwards

Back

Palls Battalions formed

Card 3

Front

1916

Back

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Card 4

Front

1915

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

January 1916

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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