history Flashcards

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What is DORA?

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DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT - The set of rules introduced during The Great War, isolating and censoring the people of Britain. Some of which were; censoring letters, reducing alcohol, moving clocks forward and British Imperialism through newspapers.

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What are the reasons men DID go to war?

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army payment, didn’t want to be called cowards, patriotism(loving for your country), PAL battalions, hatred of Germany, adventure or travel, pressure from family & friends and being seen as heroes.

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Propaganda

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Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting a cause or belief.

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4
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Conshies

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Term used for conscientious objectors. Portrayed as cowards who shirked their duty to fight, while other men fought and died.

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5
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Kaiser Wilhelm II

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Leader of Germany.

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6
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Nationalism

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Loyalty and devotion to a nation.

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7
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Imperialism

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Extending rule over other countries through military force.

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8
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what rights did women fight for?

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right to vote and to be treated equally

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9
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when did women get the vote?

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1918

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