Joining up Flashcards
1
Q
What was the original age you could volunteer to join the army?
A
19-30
2
Q
What word is used when there was a rush of volunteers?
A
“Patriotism”
3
Q
What method did the government use to increase the army?
A
Propaganda posters
4
Q
What was the point of “pal’s battalions”?
A
It encouraged people to join the army through competition to show who were the most patriotic, such as football battalions
5
Q
What was conscription used to do?
A
Gain more soldiers, people could be forced to join, age changed to 18-41
6
Q
Who were the “conchies”?
A
People who would object to war, some would work in factories but some would be put in prison given they didn’t believe in warfare at all
7
Q
What is another name for “conchies”?
A
Conscientious objectors
