Civilian Life
During World War I, life was tough for civilians too. In Britain, the government took more and more control over the daily lives of people. The government could court - martial anyone whom it thought put the country's security at risk. Factories were taken over for the production of arms, and private lands were used by the government to grow more crops. Working hours were were longer, news was censored, and taxes rose dramatically to pay for the war. Food was extremely scarce, and rationing was strictly enforce.
In France, Russia and Germany too, the situation was the same. Conscription came into force which meant that all men between the ages of 18 and 47 had to compulsorily serve in the army. Starvation, forced labour, and soaring prices made the war a nightmare for civilians.
In France, Russia and Germany too, the situation was the same. Conscription came into force which meant that all men between the ages of 18 and 47 had to compulsorily serve in the army. Starvation, forced labour, and soaring prices made the war a nightmare for civilians.
Women's role in WW1
World War 1 was a pivotal time for women. This is because it gave women an opportunity to prove themselves in a male-dominated society, doing more than cleaning the house and tending to the children. With so many men going to war, there was a large gap in employment and, in response, women came in to replace the men. Some of the more well-known roles of women in WW1 include: nurses, munitions factory workers, sewing bandages, and selling war bonds, shipyards and spies. The Women's Royal Air Force was created, which is where women worked on planes as mechanics. By 1917 its was surveyed that 68% of women had changed jobs since the war began, 16% had moved out of domestic service, 22% that were unemployed in 1914 now had work and 23% had changed factories (from one factory to another).
An example of one of these amazing women is Millicent Fawcett. *click on the link to view her story*
http://biography.yourdictionary.com/millicent-garrett-fawcett
An example of one of these amazing women is Millicent Fawcett. *click on the link to view her story*
http://biography.yourdictionary.com/millicent-garrett-fawcett
Propaganda
What is propaganda?
Information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Ex. Uncle Sam
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Here is a famous example of propaganda. This example was to make men join the army and what better way than to be persuaded by an Uncle, Uncle Sam that is. It was used to spark nationalism and cause men to fell they should join becuase their leaders want them.
Ex. Dr. Suess goes to war
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Here is a cartoon drawn by Dr. Seuss (the beloveded children's book author) to persuade people to buy saying bons. This example was meant strike anger towards the Japanese by making it look like they were laughing in the USA's face.