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When was the Labour Party formed?

1900

When did the Salvation Army run training schemes for the poor?

1900

When did Rowntree issue a report on the poor in York and what did he find?

1900 - 28% of York was in poverty. 10% primary poverty and 18% secondary poverty.

Where and when did Charles Booth make reports on the poor, how many families did he investigate and what did he find?

Between 1886 and 1903 Booth investigated over 4000 families and published reports on the condition of the poor in London. He found that nearly 31% of Londoners were living below the poverty line. He also discovered that 85% of poverty was due to unemployment and low wages.

When was the Boer war and what did it highlight?

1899 Boer war highlighted weak condition of the poor.

When was the WSPU formed and by who?

1903 WSPU formed by the Pankhursts'.

When was the NUWSS formed and by who?

1897 NUWSS formed by Millicent Fawcett.

When did Christabel Pankhurst and _________________ demonstrate at a liberal meeting?

1905 Christabel Pankhurst and Annie Kenney demonstrated at a Liberal meeting.

When was the Factory Act introduced and what did it do?

1901 the factory act was introduced and reduced working hours for women by 1 hour.

(Liberal Reforms) By 1905 how many private charities were there in London?

700-800 operating in London alone.

(Liberal Reforms) when was the Unemployed Workman Act and what did it allow?

1905 - allowed local authorities to raise money to provide work.

By 1905 (when Dr. Barnado died) how many children had he rescued and how many did help to better their lives?

Rescued 59,384


Helped 500,000 to better lives

(Liberal reforms) at the start of the 19th century how many old people received relief?

30-40%

In 1900 what was the life expectancy for a man and a woman?

Men 47 and women 50

Give 5 points of what the sweated industry and slums were like in 1900.

. Up to 20 workers per room


. 2s6d for 24 hour shift


. Toilets in same room as workers


. Dangerous housing


. Open sewers etc.

When did the Liberals first win the general election and who became the Prime Minister?

1906 Liberals win the general election and Henry Campbell Bannerman became Prime Minister.

When did the Liberals first win the general election and who became the Prime Minister?

1906 Liberals win the general election and Henry Campbell Bannerman became Prime Minister.

When was the Free School Meals Act?

1906

When did the WSPU start to campaign noisily?

1906.

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

When was the School Medical Inspections Act?

1907

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

When was the School Medical Inspections Act?

1907

When was the Education Act and how many spaces had to be left in schools for poor children because of this act?

1907 and 25% of spaces in schools had to be left for poor children.

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

When was the School Medical Inspections Act?

1907

When was the Education Act and how many spaces had to be left in schools for poor children because of this act?

1907 and 25% of spaces in schools had to be left for poor children.

When was the first women's suffrage bill introduced and what happened?

March 1907 - Women's suffrage bill is introduced but opponents delayed it so long that it ran out of time.

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

When was the School Medical Inspections Act?

1907

When was the Education Act and how many spaces had to be left in schools for poor children because of this act?

1907 and 25% of spaces in schools had to be left for poor children.

When was the first women's suffrage bill introduced and what happened?

March 1907 - Women's suffrage bill is introduced but opponents delayed it so long that it ran out of time.

What year was the Mud March and how many women attended?

1907 - 3000 women marched organised by the NUWSS.

Did Henry Campbell Bannerman support Votes for Women and what did the other MP's think? (1906)

Yes Henry Campbell Bannerman supported Votes for Women but Mp's were divided.

When was the School Medical Inspections Act?

1907

When was the Education Act and how many spaces had to be left in schools for poor children because of this act?

1907 and 25% of spaces in schools had to be left for poor children.

When was the first women's suffrage bill introduced and what happened?

March 1907 - Women's suffrage bill is introduced but opponents delayed it so long that it ran out of time.

What year was the Mud March and how many women attended?

1907 - 3000 women marched organised by the NUWSS.

When was the Pensions Act and how much money did it give to old people?

1908 - all over 70 entitled to a pension of 5s per week. Married couple was 7s6d but then raised to 10s. The pension was non contributory.

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When did Asquith become PM and was he anti or pro votes for women?

1908 and he was ANTI votes for women.

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When did Asquith become PM and was he anti or pro votes for women?

1908 and he was ANTI votes for women.

When did window smashing begin?

1908

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When did Asquith become PM and was he anti or pro votes for women?

1908 and he was ANTI votes for women.

When did window smashing begin?

1908

When did Edith New chain herself to the railings at Downing Street?

1908

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When did Asquith become PM and was he anti or pro votes for women?

1908 and he was ANTI votes for women.

When did window smashing begin?

1908

When did Edith New chain herself to the railings at Downing Street?

1908

When did the WSPU and NUWSS split?

1908

When was the Children's Act and what did it include?

1908 - children became protected persons. Children under 14 were sent to borsals not prisons. Children under 14 weren't allowed in pubs. Under 16's weren't allowed cigarettes and juvenile court was set up.

When did Asquith become PM?

1908.

When did Asquith become PM and was he anti or pro votes for women?

1908 and he was ANTI votes for women.

When did window smashing begin?

1908

When did Edith New chain herself to the railings at Downing Street?

1908

When did the WSPU and NUWSS split?

1908

When did the Anti Suffrage league form?

1908

When was the Labour Exchanges Act and Trade Boards Act?

1909

What did Lloyed George announce in 1909 and what did it involve and who did it upset?

Lloyed George Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the People's Budget. It would raise Government revenues by £16 million a year. Super tax to the rich of 6d if they earned over £5000 a year. It upset the rich and House of Lords.

What did Lloyed George announce in 1909 and what did it involve and who did it upset?

Lloyed George Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the People's Budget. It would raise Government revenues by £16 million a year. Super tax to the rich of 6d if they earned over £5000 a year. It upset the rich and House of Lords.

When did hunger strikes and force feeding start?

1909

When did the Liberals win the next general election and by how much?

1910 liberals win 44.2% of the vote. Reduce power of the Lords. Another election held in December and Liberals win.

When did the Liberals win the next general election and by how much?

1910 liberals win 44.2% of the vote. Reduce power of the Lords. Another election held in December and Liberals win.

In 1910 a conciliation bill was introduced following how many votes and what did Asquith do?

1910 - conciliation bill was introduced following a petition with 250,000 signatures and Asquith stalls.

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

When was the National Insurance Act against unemployment?

1911 - all manual labourers were forced to join who had wages of less than £160 per year.

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

When was the National Insurance Act against unemployment?

1911 - all manual labourers were forced to join who had wages of less than £160 per year.

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did workers have to pay in?

4d

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

When was the National Insurance Act against unemployment?

1911 - all manual labourers were forced to join who had wages of less than £160 per year.

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did workers have to pay in?

4d

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did Employers have to pay in?

3d

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

When was the National Insurance Act against unemployment?

1911 - all manual labourers were forced to join who had wages of less than £160 per year.

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did workers have to pay in?

4d

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did Employers have to pay in?

3d

In the 1911 National Insurance Act how much did the government have to pay in?

2d

What was the result of Asquith stalling the 1910 conciliation and bill and describe some the events.

Black Friday - WSPU sent 300 women who were assaulted when they attempted to run past the police.


Over 100 arrested.


Asquith's car vandalised and embarrassed Winston Churchill as he was Home Secretary at the time.


Press took the side of Suffragettes.


Asquith said that if Liberals were elected next year they would include a women's suffrage bill but WSPU rejected believing it was an attempt to delay reform.


Black Friday was damaging to the Suffrage campaign as MP's tried to distance themselves from the campaign.

When was the National Insurance Act against Sickness?

1911 - all manual labourers were forced to join who had wages of less than £160 per year.

In the 1911 Insurance Act against sickness how much did workers have to pay in?

4d

In the 1911 Insurance Act how much did Employers have to pay in?

3d

In the 1911 National Insurance Act against sickness how much did the government have to pay in?

2d

How many men and women were covered by the National Insurance Act against sickness of 1911?

10 million men and 4 million women.

What year was the 3rd conciliation bill dropped and violence restarts?

1911.

When was the National Insurance Act (part 2) against unemployment?

1912

When did the campaign of window smashing begin?

1912

When did the campaign of window smashing begin?

1912

When was the WSPU HQ raided and when did Christabel Pankhurst flee to Parris?

1912

When did the campaign of window smashing begin?

1912

When was the WSPU HQ raided and when did Christabel Pankhurst flee to Parris?

1912

When was there a massive campaign of hunger strikes and force feeding?

1912

When did the government ask Rowntree to investigate poverty in rural areas?

1913

When was the NUWSS Women's Pilgramidge?

1913

When was Emily Davison killed at the Derby?

1913

What year did violence start to increase including bombs, arson, letter boxes destroyed etc.

1913

What year did violence start to increase including bombs, arson, letter boxes destroyed etc.

1913

When was the Cat and Mouse Act introduced and how many times was Emily Pankhurst in and out of prison?

1913 and Emily Pankhurst was in and out of prison 12 times.

How many female government clerks were there during the war?

200,000

What percent of the Army's shells and weapons were produced by munitionettes?

80%

What were women nicknamed who worked in large munitions factories?

Canaries because their skin turned yellow.

What were women nicknamed who worked in large munitions factories?

Canaries because their skin turned yellow.

How many women did due to TNT exposure?

400

What were women nicknamed who worked in large munitions factories?

Canaries because their skin turned yellow.

How many women did due to TNT exposure?

400

How many women died due to explosions in munitions factories?

200

What were women nicknamed who worked in large munitions factories?

Canaries because their skin turned yellow.

How many women did due to TNT exposure?

400

How many women died due to explosions in munitions factories?

200

How many women joined the WAAC?

57,000

What were women nicknamed who worked in large munitions factories?

Canaries because their skin turned yellow.

How many women did due to TNT exposure?

400

How many women died due to explosions in munitions factories?

200

How many women joined the WAAC?

57,000

What was DORA and what year was it passed?

Defence of Realm Act 1914

How many women registered for jobs and how many women actually got jobs?

10,000 women applied for jobs and only 5000 actually got jobs.

How many women registered for jobs and how many women actually got jobs?

10,000 women applied for jobs and only 5000 actually got jobs.

What percentage of meat, wheat and milk, sugar and vegetables were imported?

40% of meat, wheat and milk.


80% of sugar.


50% of vegetables.

How many women registered for jobs and how many women actually got jobs?

10,000 women applied for jobs and only 5000 actually got jobs.

What percentage of meat, wheat and milk, sugar and vegetables were imported?

40% of meat, wheat and milk.


80% of sugar.


50% of vegetables.

By April 1917 what percentage of British ships were sunk by German U-boats?

25%

How many women registered for jobs and how many women actually got jobs?

10,000 women applied for jobs and only 5000 actually got jobs.

What percentage of meat, wheat and milk, sugar and vegetables were imported?

40% of meat, wheat and milk.


80% of sugar.


50% of vegetables.

By April 1917 what percentage of British ships were sunk by German U-boats?

25%

How many tonnes of


British Shipping were sank by German U-boats in 1917?

3.7 million

By how much had the price of food increased between 1914 and 1917?

Doubled

When was the Women's Land Army set up?

February 1917.

In 1918 how much arable land was there?

3 million acres.

In 1918 how much arable land was there?

3 million acres.

Because of the extra 3 million acres in arable land, how much did wheat and potato production increase?

Potatoes 1 million tonnes


Wheat 1.5 million tonnes

In 1918 how much arable land was there?

3 million acres.

Because of the extra 3 million acres in arable land, how much did wheat and potato production increase?

Potatoes 1 million tonnes


Wheat 1.5 million tonnes

What year was compulsory rationing?

1918

In 1918 how much arable land was there?

3 million acres.

Because of the extra 3 million acres in arable land, how much did wheat and potato production increase?

Potatoes 1 million tonnes


Wheat 1.5 million tonnes

What year was compulsory rationing?

1918

What did the government do to the mining industry?

Control it so private owners couldn't profit off the war.

In 1918 how much arable land was there?

3 million acres.

Because of the extra 3 million acres in arable land, how much did wheat and potato production increase?

Potatoes 1 million tonnes


Wheat 1.5 million tonnes

What year was compulsory rationing?

1918

What did the government do to the mining industry?

Control it so private owners couldn't profit off the war.

What did the government do to the profits and wages of the mining industry's?

Fixed them.

By 1915 how many men were killed?

750,000

By 1915 how many men were killed?

750,000

When were journalists allowed to the front line?

November 1916

By 1915 how many men were killed?

750,000

When were journalists allowed to the front line?

November 1916

How many war films had been made between 1915 and 1918?

240

By 1915 how many men were killed?

750,000

When were journalists allowed to the front line?

November 1916

How many war films had been made between 1915 and 1918?

240

How many full time photographers were there hired by Britain?

4

How many men joined the British army in the first month?

500,000

How many men joined the British army in the first month?

500,000

What year was DORA introduced?

1914

How many men joined the British army in the first month?

500,000

What year was DORA introduced?

1914

What year was Pals Battalions introduced?

1914

How many men joined the British army in the first month?

500,000

What year was DORA introduced?

1914

What year was Pals Battalions introduced?

1914

When were coastal towns shelled from sea and how many died?

December 1914 119 were killed in Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool by sea shelling.

How many men joined the British army in the first month?

500,000

What year was DORA introduced?

1914

What year was Pals Battalions introduced?

1914

When were coastal towns shelled from sea and how many died?

December 1914 119 were killed in Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool by sea shelling.

When did the Daily Mail expose the munitions crisis?

1915

When did Zeppelins begin to attack GB?

1915

When did Zeppelins begin to attack GB?

1915

In ___ raids, Zeppelins killed ___ people and injured ____.

In 57 raids, Zeppelins killed 564 people and injured 1370.

When did Lloyed George attack "business as usual" and when were women employed?

1915

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

How many men joined the British Army per month in 1914?

20,000

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

In 1914 how many men were in the German Army?

2.2 million

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

How many men joined the British Army per month in 1914?

20,000

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

In 1914 how many men were in the German Army?

2.2 million

In 1914 how many men were in the French Army?

1.25 million

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

How many men joined the British Army per month in 1914?

20,000

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

In 1914 how many men were in the German Army?

2.2 million

In 1914 how many men were in the French Army?

1.25 million

In 1914 how many full time soldiers were there and how many reserves?

100,000 full time soldiers and 611,000 reserves.

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

How many men joined the British Army per month in 1914?

20,000

When were casualty figures first published in newspapers after a relaxation in cencorship?

1915

In 1914 how many men were in the German Army?

2.2 million

In 1914 how many men were in the French Army?

1.25 million

In 1914 how many full time soldiers were there and how many reserves?

100,000 full time soldiers and 611,000 reserves.

How many soldiers did Britain have when war broke out?

250,000 professional soldiers

When did Lloyed George become MP?

1916

When was conscription introduced?

1916 - conscription introduced for 18-41 year old single men and 3 months later for married men.

By 1916 how many men had volunteered for Kitchener's Army?

2.5 million

When was Mother's Day introduced?

1916

When was the propaganda film The Battle of The Somme shown?

August 1916 long before the outcome of the real battle (July 1916 - November 1916) was known.

Who became Minister of Information in 1917?

Lord Beaver Brook

When was a convoy system introduced by the ministry of shipping?

1917

In 1917 how many weeks of food were left?

9

How many men joined the British Army per month in 1914?

20,000

When was Edith Cavell arrested for treason?

August 1916

When was Edith Cavell arrested for treason?

August 1916

When was Edith Cavell executed?

12th October 1915.

When was Edith Cavell arrested for treason?

August 1915

How many VADS took an active part in the war effort?

126,000