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 Air
Raid Wardens.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on what has been happening concerning Air
Raid Wardens since
the outbreak of the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) When
was
the Air Raid Wardens' Service started?
(b) Why
did the government establish this service?
(c) Describe
the different jobs that Air Raid Wardens had to do?
(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) Would
it be a good idea to pay Air Raid Wardens?
(b) Most
Air Raid Wardens are fairly elderly? Should the government recruit
young people instead?
(c) People
often ignore the instructions given by the Air Raid Wardens. Should
they be given the power to arrest and imprison people who do not
obey their orders?
Home
Front
Home
Front Simulation
