1) When was the Defense of the Realm Act passed? a) 1914 b) 1915 c) 1916 2) DORA gave the Government unfettered access into people's lives, which of the following was NOT an area in which they could influence? a) Their jobs. b) Their bank accounts. c) Their diets. d) Their newspapers. 3) There were some occupations that were not allowed to volunteer to become soldiers. a) True b) False 4) Which of the following did the Munitions of War act actually enforce? a) All workers had to eat the same food. b) Trade Unions were banned. c) No worker could refuse overtime. 5) Who was made Minister for Munitions? a) Herbert Asquith b) David Lloyd George c) Kitchener 6) It was the shortage of _________ which forced the Governement into action and creating the Ministry of Munitions. a) Helmets b) Bullets c) Shells 7) Which industry caused the Governement the most concern? a) Shipbuilding b) Mining c) Munitions 8) Which part of Britain was the heartland of coal? a) Wales b) England c) Scotland 9) The Welsh miners went on strike over pay in 1915, but how many went on strike? a) 100,000 b) 150,000 c) 200,000 10) Which side backed down first over the miners pay demands? a) The Miners b) The Government 11) During the war the British Government took control of nearly all of the British merchant fleet, what was this called? a) Supply and demand. b) Compulsory purchase c) Requistioning 12) Which of the following was NOT rationed during the war? a) Bacon b) Butter c) Meat d) Bread e) Sugar f) Tea 13) The Womens Land Army was gratfully received by Britain's farmers. a) True b) False 14) Which of the following is not true about the alcohol restrictions? a) People could not buy drinks for others. b) Alcohol was no longer allowed to be imported. c) The alcoholic content of drink was lowered. d) Many spirits were banned from sale. 15) What is the term that describes First World War's effect on Britain? a) Complete War b) Nasty War c) Total War

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