1st World War Flashcards

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Patriotism

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Men were patriotic which means they believed in there king and country and wanted to defend them as they wanted to show love and devotion

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Anti German feeling

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Many men had strong anti German mindsets because they believed that were attacking innocent country’s like France and Belgium and story’s spread about horrible things they were doing to innocent civilians

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A sense of adventure

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Many men thought it would be nice to spend some time abroad and demonstrate their bravery

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Properganda

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Posters making people feel weak and cowardly for not joining

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Pals battalions

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Government organised it so local groups could fight with friends

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The Boy Scout movement

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Many men had been in scouts which had given them experience of being in a organised trained movement, this meant they had even more reason to join

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The white feather

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Symbol of cowardice women would give it to men who they thought were not joining

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