history lesson 4 Flashcards

1
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propaganda

A

Information or ideas that are spread by an organised group or government to influence people’s opinions

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2
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What was britain’s army before the war called

A

British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

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3
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Who led the BEF

A

Lord Kitchener

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4
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Reasons for wanting to join the war

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Patriotism and an excitement to fight for their country
Women to shame men who didn’t sign up by using a
white feather to represent cowardice.
Men to sign up with their friends/ work colleagues by
creating pals’ battalions. This was where whole villages, factories or even football teams joined up together and fought together

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