Women in WWI: Contributions and Challenges

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What led to many job vacancies on the Australian home front during WWI?

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Men left to fight in the war

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What role did women primarily take on in factories during WWI? Options: Office work, Weapon production, Medical research, Food distribution

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Weapon production

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Which year marked the introduction of conscription debates in Australia?

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1916

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Roles women did NOT typically take on during WWI: Nurse, Factory worker, Soldier, Fundraiser

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Soldier

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Why were some people opposed to conscription?

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They believed the war was unjust

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What was one reason for women’s strikes during WWI?

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They demanded fair wages

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How did public enthusiasm for the war change over time?

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It decreased due to losses and challenges

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After the war, what happened to most women’s roles in the workforce?

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They returned to traditional roles

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What was one outcome of women's contributions on the home front? Options: Immediate equal pay, Recognition of their role in society, An end to factory work, Complete workplace equality

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Recognition of their role in society

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How did women support the war effort besides working in factories?

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They participated in fundraising