Women In World War One

By: Kylie Olk, U.S. History 2B

During WWI, women workers were called to fill the shoes of men who had been sent off to fight in the war.

Farming & Food Production

Britain began an organization called the Women’s Land Army. It was a coalition of women farmers who would maintain growing crops, livestock, etc.

Women workers were strong and devoted to the smooth sailing of their war-involved countries.

They were encouraged by their government to raise their own crops, in order to conserve and provide more food while men were away.

Munitionettes

A shortage of weapons and ammunition during the war led women into munitions factories. 80% of weapons and ammunition used in WWI was made by munitionettes.

Women who worked in munitions factories were paid less than half of what men were paid for the same job.

They also faced many hazards working in the factories. Their uniforms were not protective against the chemicals they came in contact with.

No goggles

No gloves

No masks

Other Roles

Women sewed the uniforms worn in the war.

Women were allowed to serve in the war as nurses.

War Girls

“There’s the girl who clips your ticket for the train,And the girl who speeds the lift from floor to floor,There’s the girl who does a milk-round in the rain,And the girl who calls for orders at your door.Strong, sensible, and fit,The women are out to show their grit.”

-Jesse Pope

Works Citedwww.striking-women.org

www.loc.gov

www.iwm.org.uk

www.bbc.co.uk