Britain- Wartime key events and dates Flashcards

1
Q

When did Britain declare war on Germany?

A

August 1914

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2
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When was the Defence of the Realm act?

A

August 1914

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3
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When was the first air raid on Britain?

A

December 1914

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4
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When did the Gallipoli campaign begin?

A

April 1915

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5
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When did Asquith form his coalition government?

A

June 1915

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6
Q

When was the National Registration Act?

A

July 1915

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7
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When was the Care of Mothers and Young Children Act?

A

September 1915

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8
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When was the Easter rising in Dublin?

A

April 1916

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9
Q

When was conscription introduced and what was the act?

A

May 1916
Military Service Act

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10
Q

When was the Battle of the Sommes at its worst?

A

July- November 1916

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11
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When did DLG become PM?

A

7th December

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12
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When were coal mines taken over by the government?

A

February 1916

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13
Q

How many women were recruited for Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps and when?

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114,000
March 1917

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14
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When were there heavy losses in the 3rd battle of Ypres?

A

September- November 1917

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15
Q

When was food rationing introduced?

A

February 1918

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16
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When was the Labour party constitution published?

A

March 1918

17
Q

When was conscription extended to Ireland?

A

April 1918

18
Q

When was the armistice?

A

November 1918