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 Auxiliary
Territorial Service.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) When
was the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service formed?
(b) What
kind of work did the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service provide?
(d) What
would happen to women if they refused to be conscripted into National
Service?
(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) Do you
think the government should repeal the National Service Act?
(b) What
punishment do you think women should receive if they refused to
be conscripted into National Service?
(c) Should
women be allowed to join the armed services?
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Home
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