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WW1 Homefront
WW1 home front refers to the activities of the civilians during WW1. The governments of affected countries required their civilians to assist in the war effort. In the U.S., up to 30,000 women worked on the front.
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How did the World War 1 impact gender roles?
There was less men left to do jobs, so women had to do some of the more 'manly' roles. For example making weaponry, bombs esc
How did the status of women change during the Hellenistic period?
They taught that all people, including women and slaves, though unequal in society, were morally equal because all had the power of reason.
What was the name of the british ocean liner sunk by German subs killing over 100 Americans?
It was called the Lusitania
Why did France and Britain use the practice of appeasement after WW1?
The short and simple answer is that those countries were tired of, and still recovering from, WWI and tried to avoid further confrontations.
Loyalty Leagues were groups of citizens, who spied on other citizens who where thought to have connections with the German Kaiser.(For example, someone with a German last name.) They wanted to rid the country of all disloyal people. However they spied on neighbors, friends, and even family members. Many of whom had no connections at all.
How do you get traumatized from the war?
They see very violent and gruesome things take place where they are, such as killings, and they just go crazy by even the images and thoughts in their head.
What the world war 1 mess kit and fork knife spoon looked like?
picture of ww1 mess kit file://localhost/C:/Users/kjcallahan/Pictures/New%20Folder/DSC05907.jpg
Before the outbreak of World War 1 what was the general outlook for the future by most Europeans?
Highly optimistic with material progress expected to create an earthly utopia
Who got three medals as an award during World War 1?
Many US soldiers received three or more medals during WWI. Some were not US medals, but foreign awards. Colonel William J. Donovan and Sergeant Alvin York were two.
How did Britain's loss in the war allow free enterprise to develop in the US?
Go to google and search it
How many German soldiers were mobilized in World War 1?
During the course of WW One, Germany had mobilized 3.5 million men. This in fact was larger than Russia's 3.0 million. Part of this was due to the simple inability of the Russian government to handle an organized mobilization project.
Why were civil liberties restricted during the years of 1917 -1919?
Because during the WW1 time, they didnt want anyone from another country to backstab them. Or develop information about their country to help another country. Because during the WW1 time, they didnt want anyone from another country to backstab them. Or develop information about their country to help another country.
Why vollunteer for Kitchener's Army?
To save your country from being taken over by Germany! Propaganda, patriotism, to be an ideal war hero and be loved by all women, 'all women love a soldier'. Read the sergeant Major's speech on p.93-96 of the novel, Private Peaceful.
What were the most common rifles in World War 1?
The most common rifle in WWI would have been: * the Russion 7.62R Mosin Nagant Model 91; * the British and Commonwealth .303 Lee Enfield No.1 MK III; * the German 7.92 mm Gew98 (later shortened and designated the 98K) Mauser; * the French 8x50R Berthier and Lebel rifles (both used in huge quantities); * the Italian 6.5mm Carcano; * the Austrian 8x50R Steyr-Mannlicher M1895; and, * the American 30.06 Springfield (M1903) and P17 Enfield. Additonally, both some South African troops in central Africa and Portugese troops in both Africa and Europe used the 7 mm Mauser, typically in the Gew88 pattern. Regards Richard Wm Short
Ottawa - Canada
The U.S never ratified the Treaty of Versailles, President Wilson, although having assisted to compose the treaty, simply did not have enough political influence in U.S. congress. This resulted in the U.S. never signing the Treaty of Versailles and never joining the League of Nations, the U.S. did however, agree to a separate peace treaty with Germany in August 1921 named the Treaty of Berlin.
What US statue was damaged in World War 1 by sabotage?
The Statue of Liberty was damaged by shrapnel in The Black Tom explosion at Jersey City, NJ in 1916.
How did European nations build up their armies for war?
European nations built up their armies by propaganda, war bonds, switching civilian factories to firearm, tanks, and war material factories.
How old did you have to be to own a ration book?
Ration books were typically given to the "man of the house". Presumably, a person would have to be the age of maturity (18), but in some families where the father had died, older sons were presented with ration books even though they had not yet reached the age of maturity. (The prevailing attitude was that they would be more intelligent than their mothers.) It is worth noting that because one ration book was provided per house, if one person had received one, than nobody else in that house could, regardless of how old they were.
