World War 1 context Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Britain declare war?
A
Germany was planning to conquer Belgium, France and Russia.
2
Q
How did the British people react to the outbreak of war?
A
Many were quite anxious, but most backed the war and expected a quick victory.
3
Q
Why did Britain have to recruit?
A
The current army was very small, and other places had conscription, but Kitchener sent a wave of propaganda to recruit young people.
4
Q
How did the government use propaganda to recruit people?
A
They used things like guilt-tripping, patriotic duty and other methods.
5
Q
What is PTSD or Shell shock?
A
Post traumatic stress disorder
