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Grades 11 and 12 - World History - Senior High School - World War One: 1914-18 - The Home Front
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The Great War - World War One - was the first war in which Britain had been involved to see a significant 'Home Front'.  Civilians became caught up in the war whether they liked it or not, and life became very different during the war itself - and for some time afterwards.
 

Grades 11 and 12 - World History - Senior High School - World War One: 1914-18 - The Home Front
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1. Civilians in urban areas like London suffered from bombing raids. Which kind of aircraft usually featured in such raids?
2. Which senior British army officer featured in a poster campaign to persuade volunteers to join the forces?
3. What two words describe a situation where the prosecution of the war effort requires the mobilization of all the state's resources, including civilian manpower?
4. Many men left their civilian jobs to join the forces, but some in essential roles were not allowed to switch. What term was used for work like this, for example, coal-mining or train driving?
5. Rationing of certain food items (e.g. sugar, meat, butter, jam and tea) was introduced. In which year?
6. At the end of 1914 German warships from the High Seas Fleet bombarded several British coastal towns. Which of the following towns was among the victims?
7. In 1916 conscription was introduced, forcing men to join up. What name was given to those who refused to obey the summons?
8. In May 1916 time was fixed to allow as much daylight for civilian workers as possible. Which system did Britain adopt?
9. In 1915 a new government post was announced to increase the supply of munitions. The new minister toured the country energetically, encouraging production and preventing strikes. Who was the first person to occupy this post?
10. Immediately on the outbreak of war an Act of Parliament was passed to restrict many ordinary activities, and to allow the state to increase its area of responsibility. What was this act called?

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