"Without the First World War British women would not have gained the right to vote in 1918"
Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation?
Explain your answer using the sources and knowledge from your studies
In 1914 a war broke out between the major countries of Europe, on one side was Britain, France and Italy on the other was Austria-Hungary and Germany, later on in the war other powerful countries were involved such as the USA and Japan. This war was a total war which meant involving everyone not just the soldiers. The women's movement delayed their protests to help in winning the war. As the men went off to fight in the war women had to take over their jobs to keep the country moving. Women worked in places such as munitions factories and public transport where they had never worked before.
Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation?
Explain your answer using the sources and knowledge from your studies
In 1914 a war broke out between the major countries of Europe, on one side was Britain, France and Italy on the other was Austria-Hungary and Germany, later on in the war other powerful countries were involved such as the USA and Japan. This war was a total war which meant involving everyone not just the soldiers. The women's movement delayed their protests to help in winning the war. As the men went off to fight in the war women had to take over their jobs to keep the country moving. Women worked in places such as munitions factories and public transport where they had never worked before.