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 Dig
for Victory.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on what has been happening concerning the Dig for Victory
campaign.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
was the Dig for Victory campaign?
(b) Why
did the government introduce the Dig for Victory campaign?
(c) How
successful was the Dig for Victory campaign?
(d) What
kind of animals did the British people keep during the Second World
War?
(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) What
measures could the government take to increase the number of people
who had allotments?
(b) What
measures could the government take to increase the number of people
who kept chickens, rabbits, goats and pigs?
Home
Front
Home
Front Simulation
