BY HELEN LEGG

Defence Of the Realm Act 1914

What Was It?

An act that gave government a lot of power during the war

Why Was It Passed?

Keep morale highPrevent invasionSave foodAvoid attacksMaximise productivityIncrease men on the warfrontTo keep the country safe

What Rules Were Enforced?

No:Flying kitesBonfiresBuying binocularsFeeding wild animalsTalking about naval and military affairsBuying alcohol on public transportStriking

What Rules Were Enforced?

Newspapers were censoredLetters home were censoredGovernment could take over land and

factoriesFarmers and miners couldn’t enlistPubs were open 12pm-3pm and 6:30pm-

9:30pmAlcohol was watered down