Conscientious objectors (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What beliefs led people to become conscientious objectors?
What beliefs led people to become conscientious objectors?
Religious, moral, or political beliefs
When was conscription first introduced in Britain during WWI?
When was conscription first introduced in Britain during WWI?
1916
When were women included in conscription during WWII?
When were women included in conscription during WWII?
December 1941
How many men refused military service in WWI after conscription began?
How many men refused military service in WWI after conscription began?
16,000
How many people refused military service during WWII?
How many people refused military service during WWII?
Over 59,000
What type of tribunals handled CO cases during WWI?
What type of tribunals handled CO cases during WWI?
Military tribunals
What type of tribunals handled CO cases during WWII?
What type of tribunals handled CO cases during WWII?
Civilian tribunals
How many COs received complete exemption in WWI?
How many COs received complete exemption in WWI?
400
How many COs died in prison during WWI?
How many COs died in prison during WWI?
10
What were 'alternativists' willing to do?
What were 'alternativists' willing to do?
Serve in non-combatant roles
How did the public generally view COs during both wars?
How did the public generally view COs during both wars?
As cowards or traitors
What did white feathers symbolise during WWI?
What did white feathers symbolise during WWI?
Cowardice
What was the CO application success rate in WWII compared to WWI?
What was the CO application success rate in WWII compared to WWI?
80% in WWII vs less than 3% in WWI