Government policy and propaganda in response to the changing demands of war (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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When did the First World War begin and end?
When did the First World War begin and end?
1914-1918
How many soldiers were killed during WWI?
How many soldiers were killed during WWI?
Around 10 million
How many regular troops did the British Army have ready for war prior to WWI?
How many regular troops did the British Army have ready for war prior to WWI?
Around 80,000
Which nationalist movement had the biggest impact on the outbreak of WWI?
Which nationalist movement had the biggest impact on the outbreak of WWI?
Slavic groups in the Balkans
How many men volunteered in the first two months after the 1914 call for 100,000?
How many men volunteered in the first two months after the 1914 call for 100,000?
500,000 men
When was the Derby Scheme conducted?
When was the Derby Scheme conducted?
Autumn of 1915
What age range did the Military Service Act of January 1916 initially cover?
What age range did the Military Service Act of January 1916 initially cover?
18 to 40 years old
When was the Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) passed?
When was the Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) passed?
8 August 1914
Which of these activities was banned under DORA?
Which of these activities was banned under DORA?
Feeding bread to chickens or horses
What was the first prominent British war film distributed worldwide in December 1915?
What was the first prominent British war film distributed worldwide in December 1915?
Britain Prepared