📚 Part 1: Understanding DORA

1. What does DORA stand for?

Defence of the Royal Army

Defence of the Realm Act

Defend Our Rights Act

Department of Royal Affairs

2. When was DORA first passed?

July 1914

August 1914

September 1914

October 1914

3. Which of these powers did DORA give the government? (Tick all that apply)

Control food supplies

Censor newspapers

Take over factories

Control pub opening hours

Arrest people without trial

4. The main purpose of DORA was to:

Make Britain more democratic

Help Britain win the war

Protect workers' rights

Improve public health

✏️ Part 2: Explaining DORA's Impact

5. Complete the sentence:

DORA was needed during WWI because the government had to _________________ to help Britain survive and win the war.

6. Explain one way DORA affected ordinary people's daily lives.

Sentence starter for support: DORA affected people's daily lives by...

7. Why did the government introduce censorship under DORA?

Think about: What information might help the enemy?

8. Do you think DORA was necessary during wartime? Give one reason for your answer.

Sentence starters:

• I think DORA was necessary because...

• I think DORA went too far because...

🎯 Extension Challenge

9. Advanced Task: Compare DORA to government powers today during emergencies (like COVID-19 lockdowns). What similarities and differences can you identify?

10. Historical Thinking: "DORA was the most important change to British society during WWI." Do you agree or disagree? Use evidence to support your answer.