Women in WW1

What was considered the only career for women before the 20th century?

• Being a teacher

• Being a doctor

• Working in a factory

• A good marriage

What major event is thought to have positively impacted women's lives?

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the car

• The First World War

• The building of the Titanic

What color did women's skin turn when they worked with TNT in factories?

• Yellow

• Green

• Red

• Blue

What was the nickname given to women who worked with TNT?

• Sparrows

• Canaries

• Eagles

• Robins

How many women joined Britain's armed forces during the First World War?

• About 100,000

• About 50,000

• About 200,000

• About 150,000

What sport became hugely popular among women during the First World War?

• Basketball

• Tennis

• Football

• Swimming

What year were women over 30 given the vote?

• 1920

• 1922

• 1918

• 1924

What was the main role of women serving near the front lines?

• Driving ambulances

• Building shelters

• Cooking

• Nursing

What did the FA rule about women's football in 1921?

• It should be encouraged

• It should be played internationally

• Women should be banned from playing in football league games

• Women should be paid equally

What was the attitude towards women's work contribution after the First World War?

• It was seen as temporary

• It was forgotten

• It was highly valued

• It led to immediate equality