Changes for women following Emily Davison's death | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

The First World War began in...

• 1814

• 1914

• 2014

Answer explanation

The First World War began in 1914.

Lots of British {{ }} joined the army and left Britain to go and fight in the war.

• women

• men

Answer explanation

Lots of British men joined the army and left Britain to fight in the war.

True or false. When the First World War started, the Suffragettes stopped using militant tactics.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True! When the First World War started, the Suffragettes stopped using militant tactics.

Select the one job that women did NOT do in Britain during the First World War.

• mechanic

• firefighter

• bus driver

• soldier

Answer explanation

Women were not allowed to be soldiers during the First World War.

In 1918, women over the age of 30 were…

• allowed to vote.

• allowed to become soldiers.

• tired of working jobs.

Answer explanation

In 1918, women over 30 were allowed to vote.

British women were {{ }} during the First World War.

• not important

• very important

Answer explanation

British women were very important during the First World War.