During the
Second World War the British government was
constantly monitoring the success of its various policies concerning
the Home Front. The government was also
aware of the possibility that it might be necessary to introduce
legislation to deal with any emerging problems.
It is December
1941. You have been asked to write a report on the 1941
Committee .
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the 1941 Committee during the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) Who
was the main figure behind the 1941 Committee?
(b) According
to Tom Hopkinson, why was the 1941 Committee formed?
(c) What
did the 1941 Committee argue for in the report published in December
1941?
(2)
A report that includes proposals about the changes that you would
like to see in government policy. These proposals will then be discussed
and voted on by the rest of the class.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) Why
did the government become concerned about the activities of the
1941 Committee?
(b) Do you
think the government should ban the 1941 Committee?
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