World War 1: Scots On The Western Front Flashcards
1
Q
5
Why did men join the army
A
Patriotism
Hatred for germans
Propaganda
The war would be over by Christmas
Sense of adventure
Social pressure
2
Q
How many soldiers did the uk have to Germany
A
UK had 250,000
Germany had 4 million
3
Q
Conscription:
What age did men have to join the army
A
Between 18 to 40
4
Q
Conscription:
What year and age was it increased to
A
In 1918 it was increased to 51
5
Q
When was conscription
A
1916
6
Q
What we’re the exemptions of conscription
A
Doing vital war work
Being weak or ill health
Conscious objections
7
Q
How many conscious objections were there during conscription
A
1600 they were thought as cowards
