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 Firewatching.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on firewatching since the outbreak of the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
were
incendiary bombs?
(b) What
was the Auxiliary Fire Service?
(c) Why
did the Fire Brigades Union complain about the formation of the
Auxiliary Fire Service?
(d) What
was the Fire Watchers Order?
(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) Should
the government abolish the Auxiliary Fire Service?
(b) Should
the owners of factories and large buildings be punished if they
are found to be guilty of not recruiting enough firewatchers?
(c) What
methods could the government use to improve the fire service in
Britain?
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