history Flashcards
What is DORA?
DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT - The set of rules introduced during The Great War, isolating and censoring the people of Britain. Some of which were; censoring letters, reducing alcohol, moving clocks forward and British Imperialism through newspapers.
What are the reasons men DID go to war?
army payment, didn’t want to be called cowards, patriotism(loving for your country), PAL battalions, hatred of Germany, adventure or travel, pressure from family & friends and being seen as heroes.
Propaganda
Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting a cause or belief.
Conshies
Term used for conscientious objectors. Portrayed as cowards who shirked their duty to fight, while other men fought and died.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Leader of Germany.
Nationalism
Loyalty and devotion to a nation.
Imperialism
Extending rule over other countries through military force.
what rights did women fight for?
right to vote and to be treated equally
when did women get the vote?
1918