Women And WW1 L4 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened when war broke out in 1914?
A
Men left for war, and women took over their jobs.
2
Q
How did the Suffragettes respond to WWI?
A
They stopped their protests and supported the war effort.
3
Q
Name three jobs women took during WWI.
A
- Bus drivers 2. Railway ticket collectors 3. Munitions factory workers (munitionettes).
4
Q
Why were women in munitions factories called ‘canary girls’?
A
TNT chemicals turned their skin yellow.
5
Q
How many women were working in Britain by July 1917?
A
4.7 million.
6
Q
How did women’s work in WWI impact their rights?
A
They proved their capability, leading to voting rights changes in 1918.
7
Q
What voting change happened in 1918?
A
Women over 30 (who were married or homeowners) gained the right to vote.
