BY HELEN LEGG Defence Of the Realm Act 1914. What Was It? An act that gave government a lot of power...

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BY HELEN LEGG Defence Of the Realm Act 1914

Transcript of BY HELEN LEGG Defence Of the Realm Act 1914. What Was It? An act that gave government a lot of power...

Page 1: BY HELEN LEGG Defence Of the Realm Act 1914. What Was It? An act that gave government a lot of power during the war.

BY HELEN LEGG

Defence Of the Realm Act 1914

Page 2: BY HELEN LEGG Defence Of the Realm Act 1914. What Was It? An act that gave government a lot of power during the war.

What Was It?

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

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Why Was It Passed?

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

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What Rules Were Enforced?

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

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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