The impact of WW1 on women Flashcards
What did WW1 gave women the chance to do but why didn’t benefit them completely?
WW1 gave women the chance to show they could do men’s work however their wages were much lower than men’s would have been
How many mobilised themselves during WW1 in the workforce?
Over 9 million
Once the war ended, what happened to women in the workforce?
They were fired to make way for returning soldiers
What was the 19th Amendment and when was it passed?
It was ratified on 18th August 1920 and gave women the right to vote
What did the League of Women Voters plan to do and when was it formed?
It was formed in 1920 to encourage women to vote (it mirrored the civil rights movement)
What percentage of all votes in the 1920 election were women?
Around 37%
Which women didn’t vote and why?
- Poorer women: either didn’t feel the vote was significant or voted the way their husband told them to
- Black women: civil rights issues
Who mainly benefited from gaining the vote?
Educated white women
