why was DORA (Defence of the Realm) introduced in 1914?

Question 1

Gave the government control during the war

Answer 1

necessary to control the economy, food, workers etc, so that everything was focused on the war effort.

Question 2

Ministry of Munitions set up to organise war materials in 1915

Answer 2

Introduced buying of materials, use of science, factories, war production, women workers. To ensure enough production for war – weapons, technology etc.

Question 3

Many industries nationalised under government control

Answer 3

e.g. mines, railways
To control and maximise production for war resources.

Question 4

controls over everyday life

Answer 4

Introduction of British Summer Time, reduction of opening times in pubs etc, in order to maximise hours of work and ensure workers are productive.

Question 5

Department of Food Production set up

Answer 5

To increase the amount of home grown food (due to U-boat campaign- sinking almost 5000 ships), rationing. To ensure Britain had enough food, show fairness & equality, morale.

Question 6

Censorship & Propaganda

Answer 6

Controls over the press, letters censored, posters etc. Necessary for defence & national security. Propaganda – needed for morale, Army volunteers, women etc.

Question 7

Economy

Answer 7

Government controlled prices, wages, rents etc – to stabilise the economy, show equality, help morale (especially working class).

Question 8

Co-operation with Trade Unions

Answer 8

Needed for production, organisation of workers etc. They demanded the control of wages, jobs to be given back after the war etc. Therefore the war enhanced the status of Trade Unions.