Modern warfare and civilians (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did total war require from a nation?
What did total war require from a nation?
Complete mobilization of resources
What was significant about conscription during WWI in Britain?
What was significant about conscription during WWI in Britain?
First time in modern history
Approximately how many British men served in the armed forces during the world wars?
Approximately how many British men served in the armed forces during the world wars?
Approximately 6 million
How many British soldiers died in WWI?
How many British soldiers died in WWI?
Around 700,000
How many members did the Home Guard have by 1941?
How many members did the Home Guard have by 1941?
1.6 million
How many Civil Defence staff lost their lives protecting fellow citizens?
How many Civil Defence staff lost their lives protecting fellow citizens?
Over 7,000
When did Britain face a critical wheat shortage with only weeks of supplies left?
When did Britain face a critical wheat shortage with only weeks of supplies left?
April 1917
How many British homes were destroyed during the Blitz (1940-1941)?
How many British homes were destroyed during the Blitz (1940-1941)?
2 million
When was the Defence of the Realm Act passed?
When was the Defence of the Realm Act passed?
1914
What powers did the Emergency Powers Act of 1940 provide?
What powers did the Emergency Powers Act of 1940 provide?
Unlimited powers to direct civilians
Who were the 'Bevin Boys' named after?
Who were the 'Bevin Boys' named after?
Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour
By what year did both the USA and USSR possess nuclear weapons?
By what year did both the USA and USSR possess nuclear weapons?
1949