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World History: Senior High School: 11th and 12th Grade Quiz - World War One: 1914-18 - The Home Front (Questions)

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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.

Which senior British army officer featured in a poster campaign to persuade volunteers to join the forces?

[ ]	Haig
[ ]	French
[ ]	Kitchener
[ ]	Roberts

In 1916 conscription was introduced, forcing men to join up. What name was given to those who refused to obey the summons?

[ ]	Refuseniks
[ ]	Non-combatants
[ ]	Conscientious Objectors
[ ]	Neutralists

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?

[ ]	DORA
[ ]	The Official Secrets Act
[ ]	The Treason Act
[ ]	The Wartime Powers Act

Rationing of certain food items (e.g. sugar, meat, butter, jam and tea) was introduced. In which year?

[ ]	1917
[ ]	1914
[ ]	1918
[ ]	1916

In May 1916 time was fixed to allow as much daylight for civilian workers as possible. Which system did Britain adopt?

[ ]	British Summer Time
[ ]	Central Standard Time
[ ]	Eastern Daylight Saving Time
[ ]	British Standard Time

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?

[ ]	Cromer
[ ]	Skegness
[ ]	Bridlington
[ ]	Scarborough

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?

[ ]	Lord Beaverbrook
[ ]	Sir Patrick Geddes
[ ]	David Lloyd George
[ ]	Winston Churchill

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?

[ ]	Exempted occupations
[ ]	Reserved occupations
[ ]	Essential occupations
[ ]	Excluded occupations

Civilians in urban areas like London suffered from bombing raids. Which kind of aircraft usually featured in such raids?

[ ]	Bomber airplanes
[ ]	Airships/Zeppelins
[ ]	Flying boats
[ ]	Fighter aircraft

10.

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?

[ ]	Totalitarian War
[ ]	Total War
[ ]	Universal War
[ ]	Wholesale War

World History: Senior High School: 11th and 12th Grade Quiz - World War One: 1914-18 - The Home Front (Answers)

Which senior British army officer featured in a poster campaign to persuade volunteers to join the forces?

[ ]	Haig
[ ]	French
[x]	Kitchener
[ ]	Roberts

Men were asked to reply to their country's call in its hour of need, as if each individual was being challenged personally

In 1916 conscription was introduced, forcing men to join up. What name was given to those who refused to obey the summons?

[ ]	Refuseniks
[ ]	Non-combatants
[x]	Conscientious Objectors
[ ]	Neutralists

Those who refused to enlist were a problem for the authorities, who decided to make life deliberately unpleasant for them in order to deter others

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?

[x]	DORA
[ ]	The Official Secrets Act
[ ]	The Treason Act
[ ]	The Wartime Powers Act

For example, whistling and loitering were now forbidden by law

Rationing of certain food items (e.g. sugar, meat, butter, jam and tea) was introduced. In which year?

[ ]	1917
[ ]	1914
[x]	1918
[ ]	1916

Ration cards were provided for families and individuals. It was possible to obtain extra supplies - but only by paying for them on the "Black Market"

In May 1916 time was fixed to allow as much daylight for civilian workers as possible. Which system did Britain adopt?

[x]	British Summer Time
[ ]	Central Standard Time
[ ]	Eastern Daylight Saving Time
[ ]	British Standard Time

It was believed that workers worked best in daylight, so the system that offered the least darkness during the working day was adopted

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?

[ ]	Cromer
[ ]	Skegness
[ ]	Bridlington
[x]	Scarborough

These raids were intended to show British civilians that they were not safe anywhere from the enemy's attacks

[ ]	Lord Beaverbrook
[ ]	Sir Patrick Geddes
[x]	David Lloyd George
[ ]	Winston Churchill

If he were to be successful in this post, the new minister might well seek further promotion

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?

[ ]	Exempted occupations
[x]	Reserved occupations
[ ]	Essential occupations
[ ]	Excluded occupations

Coal was vital for the making of munitions, as was steel. Work on the land was crucial, but women were able to take over many jobs in this sector

Civilians in urban areas like London suffered from bombing raids. Which kind of aircraft usually featured in such raids?

[ ]	Bomber airplanes
[x]	Airships/Zeppelins
[ ]	Flying boats
[ ]	Fighter aircraft

Such attacks caused relatively little damage, but they still terrorized civilians

10.

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?

[ ]	Totalitarian War
[x]	Total War
[ ]	Universal War
[ ]	Wholesale War

This was a foreshadowing of things to come. No war would ever again be quite the same