| Question | jingoism |
|---|---|
| Answer | When Britain first went to war in 1914, the decision was met with a lot of optimism and enthusiasm. Many men, even underage boys, volunteered to enlist. A common saying was ‘Over By Christmas’, as people believed the war would be over quickly. Men who did not enlist were often publicly shamed for it. Posters calling for recruits guilted men into volunteering, implying they would be cowards not to or saying that women would love them more for it. These attitudes were echoed in the literature written at the time. |
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