Reasons why men volunteered to fight in WW1 Flashcards
Which Earl threatened to sack employees who didn’t sign up to fight?
The Earl of Wemyss
What did women give to men not in uniform as a sign of cowardice?
A white feather
Which Scottish celebrity held recruitment concerts where he encouraged men to sign up?
Harry Lauder
When did men think that war would be over?
By Christmas
What was it called when men from the same work / street / social group could join up and fight together?
Pal’s Battalions
Which group of workers joined up together and formed the 15th HLI
Glasgow Tram Drivers
Members of which former youth club formed the 16th HLI
Glasgow Boy’s Brigade
How many propaganda posters did the government print encouraging men to sign up?
54 million
Which man’s face was on propaganda posters, pointing at the reader saying ‘ you’re country needs you’.
Lord Kitchener
An average unskilled worker made 18p a week. How much could you earn per week in the army?
35p
What does being patriotic mean?
Loving your country
