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Women In WWI
By Natalie Michael
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At the very beginning of WW1, most women were unable to vote, serve in the military, or hold most job positions. Many saw the war as a way to gain equal rights, and to work in fields women generally were barred from doing. But since millions of men were off serving in the military, women started to join the workforce in greater numbers. By 1917, 30% of the German armaments company (Krupp) were women.
If 30% of a workfore in one company were women, how many women do you think were in the industry by 1917?
4.37 million
1.4 million
0.768 million
Correct!
Around 1.4 million German women were workers in the war labor force. Britain also increased the number of women in their workforce, with 4.7 million being employed by July 1917.
Next question
Believe it or not, women being paid employees was not a new phenomenon. However, there were only certain jobs before WW1 that were considered "appropriate" for women.
Which of these jobs below were NOT a woman-led job field in 1914?
Factory Workers
Teachers
Doctors
Correct!
During WWI, women were not allowed to be doctors, but they WERE allowed to be nurses. Around 21,498 women were nurses for wounded soldiers and civilians during the war. Some of the nurses also served in the WAAC.
Next question
The WAAC, otherwise known as the Women's Auxillary Army Corps, were a military unit created to free men up from non-combat military related duties, so they could fight on the front lines.
What does the WAAC stand for?
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Women's Association At Cambridge
Working Americans Association Corps
Correct!
Eventually, in 1943, the government decided that the WAAC became the WAC, the Women's Army Corps. Women were officially in the Army. But back during WWI, women had to find a loophole to be able to join the military AND be paid.
Next question
Some women found a way to legally enter the military as Yeomen, which was like being part of the Navy's front office. They handled any clerical or administrative issues. Seeing as there was nothing barring these women from being yeomen, there was also nothing to paid the same as a man.
What branch of the military did women join using a loophole?
Navy
Army
Airforce
Correct!
Because nothing in the requirements mentioned being a woman, not only could women enlist legally, but they were also paid, and it was the same amount as the men too. For this period, it was an extremely rare occurrence.
Next question
What position in the navy did some women notice a loophole in enlistment?
Seaman Recruit
Yeoman
Junior Officers
Correct!
While there were very strict rules and regulations, over 13,000 women enlisted as Yeomen. When this opportunity was first opened up, there were only 400 initial spots. However, there were many inspirational women outside of the war effort during this time.
Next question
While most men were off at war, there were a lot of jobs that women filled that they generally hadn't done before. One of the lesser-known jobs was being in a professional sports league, like soccer or baseball. The team shown in the background of this slide was called the Rockford Peaches.
What was one of the sports teams formed during WWI while men were off at war?
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Correct!
Both Soccer and Baseball had professional women's leagues during WW1. Unfortunately, after the war ended they were disbanded due to the fact that now there were enough men to play, and few people were still interested.
Next question
While women's sports did take a hit, one thing that improved was voting rights. After WW1, women over the age of 30 won the right to vote, and soon after that, the 19th amendment was passed, allowing women in the USA to vote.
At what age did women have the right to vote in the USA in 1920?
Over 21
18
Over 30
Correct!
Women over the age of 21 had the right to vote, however, this was the voting age for both men and women, and it was not lowered to 18 until 1971.
Next question
Voting rights for women were not the only societal change because of WWI. Women's fashion drastically changed. Women wore more practical clothes for jobs and labor.
What was one of the changes in fashion that were made to women's clothing during WWI?
Wool was a more popular material
Shorter, looser skirts
Brighter, vibrant colors
Correct!
Women needed clothes that were more practical for their jobs, and that meant looser, shorter skirts, pants, and fewer layers. Wool was not used because it saved more soldiers' uniforms, and many women adopted more grey and black colored clothing, reminiscent of soldier's uniforms.
Next question
Some people thought that this fashion, very contemporary at that time, was not appropriate for women. But that's not the only thing they disapproved of.
Because many men were off at war, more women...
Wore pants
Stayed single
Were stay at home mothers
Correct!
WWI propelled women's rights forward, but that doesn't mean many conservative citizens were against it. There were many more women during this time who remained single, and for a multitude of reasons; Men were off at war, the financial burdens, etc.
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Women In WWI
By Natalie Michael
Quiz Darts
At the very beginning of WW1, most women were unable to vote, serve in the military, or hold most job positions. Many saw the war as a way to gain equal rights, and to work in fields women generally were barred from doing. But since millions of men were off serving in the military, women started to join the workforce in greater numbers. By 1917, 30% of the German armaments company (Krupp) were women.
If 30% of a workfore in one company were women, how many women do you think were in the industry by 1917?
4.37 million
1.4 million
0.768 million
Correct!
Around 1.4 million German women were workers in the war labor force. Britain also increased the number of women in their workforce, with 4.7 million being employed by July 1917.
Next question
Believe it or not, women being paid employees was not a new phenomenon. However, there were only certain jobs before WW1 that were considered "appropriate" for women.
Which of these jobs below were NOT a woman-led job field in 1914?
Factory Workers
Teachers
Doctors
Correct!
During WWI, women were not allowed to be doctors, but they WERE allowed to be nurses. Around 21,498 women were nurses for wounded soldiers and civilians during the war. Some of the nurses also served in the WAAC.
Next question
The WAAC, otherwise known as the Women's Auxillary Army Corps, were a military unit created to free men up from non-combat military related duties, so they could fight on the front lines.
What does the WAAC stand for?
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Women's Association At Cambridge
Working Americans Association Corps
Correct!
Eventually, in 1943, the government decided that the WAAC became the WAC, the Women's Army Corps. Women were officially in the Army. But back during WWI, women had to find a loophole to be able to join the military AND be paid.
Next question
Some women found a way to legally enter the military as Yeomen, which was like being part of the Navy's front office. They handled any clerical or administrative issues. Seeing as there was nothing barring these women from being yeomen, there was also nothing to paid the same as a man.
What branch of the military did women join using a loophole?
Navy
Army
Airforce
Correct!
Because nothing in the requirements mentioned being a woman, not only could women enlist legally, but they were also paid, and it was the same amount as the men too. For this period, it was an extremely rare occurrence.
Next question
What position in the navy did some women notice a loophole in enlistment?
Seaman Recruit
Yeoman
Junior Officers
Correct!
While there were very strict rules and regulations, over 13,000 women enlisted as Yeomen. When this opportunity was first opened up, there were only 400 initial spots. However, there were many inspirational women outside of the war effort during this time.
Next question
While most men were off at war, there were a lot of jobs that women filled that they generally hadn't done before. One of the lesser-known jobs was being in a professional sports league, like soccer or baseball. The team shown in the background of this slide was called the Rockford Peaches.
What was one of the sports teams formed during WWI while men were off at war?
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Correct!
Both Soccer and Baseball had professional women's leagues during WW1. Unfortunately, after the war ended they were disbanded due to the fact that now there were enough men to play, and few people were still interested.
Next question
While women's sports did take a hit, one thing that improved was voting rights. After WW1, women over the age of 30 won the right to vote, and soon after that, the 19th amendment was passed, allowing women in the USA to vote.
At what age did women have the right to vote in the USA in 1920?
Over 21
18
Over 30
Correct!
Women over the age of 21 had the right to vote, however, this was the voting age for both men and women, and it was not lowered to 18 until 1971.
Next question
Voting rights for women were not the only societal change because of WWI. Women's fashion drastically changed. Women wore more practical clothes for jobs and labor.
What was one of the changes in fashion that were made to women's clothing during WWI?
Wool was a more popular material
Shorter, looser skirts
Brighter, vibrant colors
Correct!
Women needed clothes that were more practical for their jobs, and that meant looser, shorter skirts, pants, and fewer layers. Wool was not used because it saved more soldiers' uniforms, and many women adopted more grey and black colored clothing, reminiscent of soldier's uniforms.
Next question
Some people thought that this fashion, very contemporary at that time, was not appropriate for women. But that's not the only thing they disapproved of.
Because many men were off at war, more women...
Wore pants
Stayed single
Were stay at home mothers
Correct!
WWI propelled women's rights forward, but that doesn't mean many conservative citizens were against it. There were many more women during this time who remained single, and for a multitude of reasons; Men were off at war, the financial burdens, etc.
Next question
Did you enjoy this quiz?
Absolutely!
Ofc!!
YES!
Congratulations!
You have reached the end of this quiz! I hope you enjoyed it and learned a lot about the inspiring women in WWI!
Results
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Try again
Results
0-4 Correct
5-7 Correct
8-10 Correct
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