when a country is divided into at least two smaller states/countries

governments can introduce rationing to allow people to have a fixed amount of something - usually food or other goods

censorship is when a government or organisation  prevents the sharing of information or ideas that are considered 'unsuitable'

Home Rule is when a country is given some independence, usually in the form of their own government

munitions are military weapons or equipment needed for military weapons

The impact of WW1 on the British Homefront

History

In this unit, pupils explore how World War One's total impact extended across the British Empire, affecting various communities. This sets the stage for the next unit, ‘WW2: which events turned the tide in the story of the Second World War?’, where pupils will build on their understanding of global conflict to analyse key events that shifted the course of World War Two.

In ‘The British Empire: how far was it transformed in the mid-nineteenth century?’, pupils explored the empire’s growth and industrial changes. This unit builds on that by examining how World War One affected people across the British Empire, focusing on the extent of its impact on various communities.

In this unit, pupils learn about the First World War through the lens of its imperial dimension. They analyse the reasons for the outbreak of war and assess how it affected Britain at home and abroad.

World War One: how 'total' was it for people in the British Empire?

When did the British Parliament vote to allow Ireland Home Rule?

What was the name of the law that gave the British government the power to control most aspects of peoples' lives?

Ireland becomes part of the United Kingdom

World War One breaks out, Home Rule is postponed

200 000 Irish soldiers fight in World War One

World War One ends, but Home Rule is not granted

Ireland is partitioned, and Northern Ireland granted Home Rule

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into the order in which they happened.

people in Britain felt that they were part of the war

Which **one** of these statements best explains why life in Britain was known as the 'Home Front'?

All women immediately gained the vote for their role on the Home Front

Women gained greater independence as a result of their contributions in the war

Not all women gained the vote immediately after the war

For all women, life returned to normal in 1918 and nothing changed

There were some changes, but only short term changes for a few women

Which **two** of the following statements best describes the impact of the war on women in Britain?

The war accelerated Ireland's journey to independence

The war had no impact on Ireland's journey to independence

The war only postponed Irish independence until 1918

The war slowed Ireland's journey to independence

Which **one** of these statements best describes the impact of the war on Ireland?

Which of the following countries was the last to declare war in the 'July Crisis' of 1914?

when a country is divided into two or more smaller countries

to allow people to have a fixed amount of something

to prevent the sharing of information considered unsuitable

military weapons or equipment needed for military weapons

when a country is given some independence

Match each key word to the correct definition

What was introduced in Britain in 1916 to recruit more British men into the army?

The 'July Crisis' is triggered by Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia.

Britain enter the war, by declaring war on Germany.

Lord Kitchener begins his recruitment campaign.

2.5 million men voluntarily sign up to join the British army.

More people are needed in the British workforce with millions of men at war.

As a British colony, all Irish people were fighting for full independence.

Many in Ireland wanted varying levels of independence from Britain.

As part of the UK, all Irish people were happy to obey the British government.

Which of these statements best describes the position of Ireland by 1914?

Although millions of women worked, they were not legally equal to men.

A limited number of women could vote, but only if they were wealthy enough.

Which of these statements best describes the position of women in Britain by 1914?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The impact of WW1 on the British Homefront

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.