War Flashcards
What are some reasons scots volunteered?
Pals Battalion
Patroism
Proba
What are some methods that the government used to get scots to volunteer
What are the positives of using aircraft in war?
They could spy on enemies
What are the negatives of using aircraft in war?
Clouds could make it difficult to see
Weather conditions
What are the positives of tanks in war?
Helped soldiers go across no manβs land
Tanks provided protection for infantry.
What are the negatives of tanks in war?
Tanks were slow and could break down
What are the positives of gas in war?
It could kill many men at once
What are the negatives of gas in war?
Gas could blow back onto your soldiers
What are the positives of machine guns in war?
They killed thousands of men
What are the negatives of machine guns in war?
They had to be used on a flat surface
What are the positives of heavy artillery in war?
Could fire shells up to 45 miles
What are the negatives of heavy artillery in war?
Needed up to 12 men to move and operate
What are the positives of mustard gas in war?
It burned enemy skin
What are the negatives of mustard gas in war?
Enemies could use gas masks to defend against it
What restrictions were placed on Scots due to the Defence of the Realm Act?
Forbidden to raise flags
Rationing
Curfews
Conscription 1916
Beers Watered down
What was the impact of rationing by April 1918?
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How did the role of women in society change during the war?
Dilution: Skilled work was broken into smaller parts. Women, with little training, were given the same jobs and pay as skilled men. The Ministry of Munitions (1915) changed the rules, but women could only do some parts of the job, not all
The war created new opportunities for women in the workforce, challenging traditional gender roles.
What is the concept of βDilutionβ in the context of women in wartime roles?
Skilled jobs were divided into smaller parts, allowing women with minimal training to perform them, often for the same pay as skilled men.
What did the Ministry of Munitions change in 1915 regarding women in the workforce?
They allowed women to take on jobs previously reserved for men, but women could only do some parts of the work, not all.
What are the positives of rationing during wartime?
It ensured fair distribution of food and resources during shortages, helping the war effort.
What were the specific changes introduced to rationing in Scotland by April 1918?
Two βmeatlessβ days were introduced per week: Wednesday and Friday.
Why was heavy artillery significant in wartime?
It could fire shells up to 45 miles, causing massive destruction to enemy lines.
What was a key challenge of operating heavy artillery?
It required up to 12 men to move and operate efficiently.
Why was mustard gas feared during wartime?
It caused severe burns to enemy skin, making it a horrifying weapon.
