Fishing and agriculture PP questions

Question 1

Explain the reasons why the Great War had an impact on fishing and agriculture,
1914–1928.

Answer 1

1. there was an increased demand for
   uniforms which led to a boom in
   wool production
2. there was a shortage of agricultural
   workers which led to higher wages
3. the war changed the crops that
   were grown, for example, less meat
   was produced
4. many farms had a shortage of
   workers and so employed more
   women
5. the navy took control of many
   fishing boats and restricted where
   boats could fish
6. some fishing boats were converted
   into mine sweepers looking for sea
   mines, which meant fewer fish were
   caught
7. German U-boats patrolled the North
   Sea which meant that fishing was
   reduced
8. many fishing boats were damaged
   during the war and weren’t
   replaced
9. the fishing industry declined due to
   a loss of foreign markets which led
   to unemployment
10. after the war, there was an
    increase in foreign competition
    which made fishing and agriculture
    less profitable