DORA Flashcards

1
Q

What does DORA stand for?

A

Defence of the Realm Act

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2
Q

Definitions of

  • Morale
  • Propaganda
  • Total War
  • Conscription
  • Patriotism
A
  • How happy you feel about something
  • War where civilians and soldiers are involved
  • When you are forced to sign up(to the army)
  • Love for or devotion to ones country
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3
Q

What were pigeons used as?

A

Military messengers

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4
Q

What happened to beer and pubs?

A

Beer was watered down and pubs had restricted opening times

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5
Q

When was DORA introduced?

A

August 8, 1914

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6
Q

What could the government do to newspapers?

A

Censor information they didn’t want out of the newspapers

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