The impact of war (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Nazi government introduce food rationing?
When did the Nazi government introduce food rationing?
August 1939
Which items were allocated through the rationing system?
Which items were allocated through the rationing system?
Food, soap, clothing & fuel
What was the black market used for during the war?
What was the black market used for during the war?
Luxury items & scarce goods
What position was Albert Speer appointed to in 1942?
What position was Albert Speer appointed to in 1942?
Armaments Minister
From which year was Germany's 'Total War' strategy adopted?
From which year was Germany's 'Total War' strategy adopted?
1943
Why did cinemas remain open under Total War?
Why did cinemas remain open under Total War?
For propaganda purposes
When did the strategic bombing campaign against German cities begin?
When did the strategic bombing campaign against German cities begin?
March 1942
How many people were killed in the Allied bombing raids?
How many people were killed in the Allied bombing raids?
Approximately 500,000
How many Germans were left homeless by bombing?
How many Germans were left homeless by bombing?
More than 7 million
What age range of men had to register for work from Jan 1943?
What age range of men had to register for work from Jan 1943?
16 to 65
What age range of women had to register for work from Jan 1943?
What age range of women had to register for work from Jan 1943?
17 to 45
Which women were exempt from labour conscription?
Which women were exempt from labour conscription?
Pregnant women & farmers' wives