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Social and cultural impact of war: role of women; reform of the franchise; unions and Labour; cultural change; issues of patriotism; conscientious objection; effect of trenches on soldiers; the war poets.
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Social and cultural impact of war: role of women; reform of the franchise; unions and Labour; cultural change; issues of patriotism; conscientious objection; effect of trenches on soldiers; the war poets
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What significant change occurred in women's roles during World War I?
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During World War I, many women entered the workforce in roles that were previously dominated by men, such as in munitions factories and other industrial jobs.
Key terms
- Conscientious Objector: An individual who refuses to serve in the armed forces on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.
- War Poets: Poets who wrote about their experiences in World War I, often highlighting the horrors of war.
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Confusing the timeline of women's suffrage: Focus on the specific changes brought about by the war and the subsequent legislation in 1918.
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