Defence of the Realm Act (DORA)

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in War and British Society c.790–2010.

Definition

Legislation passed in 1914 giving the government wide-ranging powers during WWI to control civilian life, censorship, and resources.

Exam Context

Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially War and British Society c.790–2010 and War c.1750–c.2010.

British Thematic Studies War and British Society c.790–2010 War c.1750–c.2010

Study Pathways

British Thematic Studies

War and British Society c.790–2010

War c.1750–c.2010

British Thematic Studies

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014

Power c.1800–2014

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Modern Conflicts: Post-1945 to 2010

War and British Society c.790–2010 • War c.1750–c.2010

Revise note

British Thematic Studies

The State and the People: World Wars and the Post-War Era

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 • Power c.1800–2014

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Asymmetric Warfare Civil Liberties Conscription Control Orders

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