1. Why did People ‘Sign-up’?
L.O.
Use skills of independent enquiry to discover why men signed-up
To evaluate significance of different reasons
To understand the role of propaganda

2. propaganda, recruitment, conscription, enlist ...
Meaning? Links? Relevance?

3. Propaganda Definition:
Propaganda is the distortion or selective use of information, to try to change people’s opinions and feelings. It is particularly common in times of war.

4. Conscription
By 1916 it was clear that the need for soldiers was so great that a volunteer army was not enough, so the govt took action:
Jan 1916 Military Service Act
Conscription, all single men, aged 18-41
March 1916 Amended
Include married men

5. Why did Wilf Smith join the Durham Light Infantry (the DLI)?
History Mystery ...
Why did Wilf Smith join the Durham Light Infantry (the DLI)?

6. The use of language is essential…
We have…
They have…
Army, Navy, Air Forces
A War Machine
Press briefings
Propaganda
We…
They…
Take out
Destroy
Neutralise
Kill
Our boys are…
Their boys are…
Professional
Brainwashed
Resolute
Ruthless
Brave
Fanatical
Our missiles..
Their missiles…
Are like Luke Skywalker zapping Darth Vader
Are like ageing duds (rhymes with scuds!)
Cause collateral damage
Cause civilian casualties

7. Does this poster help us to explain why Wilf signed up?
Does this poster tell us any other reasons why men signed up?
HOMEWORK:
Does this poster fully explain why young men joined up so eagerly in 1914?
Consider other reasons why men joined up and think about the origin and purpose of this source

8. Homework ... choice 1. Source-based question using a poster
And secondly, choice is either:
2. Research into conchies Who were these men? Why did they not enlist? What happened to them?
3. Researching the role of women in WW1