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 Conscription.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the policy of conscription.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
was the Military Training Act?
(b) What
was the Schedule of Reserved Occupations?
(c) Why
did the government pass the National Service (Armed Forces) Act
in 1939?
(d) Why
did the government pass the National Service Act in 1940?
(e)
Why did some people refuse to be conscripted into the armed forces?
(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
you make any changes to the
National Service (Armed Forces) Act in 1939?
(b) What
should the government do about conscientious
objectors?
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