The Era Of The Great War #11: War Industries Flashcards
By 1913, how many tonnes or shipping was Scotland making a year?
757000
How many warships were built on the Clyde during ww1?
481
What % of Scotland’s coal, iron, and steel was North Lanarkshire producing?
40
Coal workers were…
Exempt from conscription
What was coal used for?
Fuelling ships, homes, and producing munitions
What was iron used for?
Weapons
What was steel used for?
Aircraft engines, tanks
What was jute used for?
Sandbags, bags, sacks, packs, wrappings
In Dundee, how many industry workers worked in jute?
25%
How many sandbags were being produced per month in Dundee?
6million
What was sheep’s wool used for?
Uniforms and army blankets
Why did older men and boys take over farming?
- most farmers left for war
- government payed guaranteed prices for things like potatoes and milk
Aside from jute, how else did textiles experience a boom?
Canvas materials were used for tents
How much of Britain’s armour plate was being produced by Glasgow by 1918?
90%
What was steel plates used for?
Tanks, ships, weapons