Issue Of Patriotism And Conscientious Objectors Flashcards
1
Q
What did the arms race promote
A
It promoted the idea that Germany was Britain’s enemy, increasing patriotism
2
Q
How many joined the war in the first months
A
1 million men signed up in 1914 and 2.5 million volunteered to fight
3
Q
What was the main theme of Gov propaganda
A
Patriotism, ‘king and country’ , symbols of Bulldog reminded people of British strength
4
Q
What was the Conscience clause
A
Men had the right not to fight for multiple reasons:
- religious beliefs
- Political beliefs
- Moral beliefs
5
Q
How many conscientious objectors were there
A
16k, 10k agreed to do some form of war work which didn’t I love fighting
