Home Front Pt 1: Total War And Social/economic Impacts

Question 0

How did the war impact women?

Answer 0

Employment of women in traditionally male dominated jobs.

Question 1

What did total war mean for governments and the population?

Answer 1

• Increased power for the governments

- Meant that there were many restrictions on civilian population.

Question 2

How did the war of attrition affect the home front?

Answer 2

Increased rate for production of war materials.

Question 3

What were the 4 results of total war?

Answer 3

1: Propaganda
2: Inflation (price of living increased)
3: Food shortages (agricultural demand)
4: War weariness

Question 4

What were the main effects of total war on Britain?

Answer 4

• Debt to USA
• Class barriers ignored (total war called upon all)
• Work-force deteriorated due to voluntary enlistment

Question 5

What were the effects of total war on Germany?

Answer 5

• Deteriorated working conditions led to the discontent of workers.
• Failure of agricultural sector due to shortages of resource such as fertilizer (food shortages)