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 Home
Guard.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the supply and use of gas masks since the outbreak of
the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) When
was the Home Guard established?
(b) What
was the Home Guard originally called?
(c) What
name did Adolf Hitler give to the Home Guard?
(d) What
weapons did the Home Guard use?
(e) What
kind of jobs did the Home Guard 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) What
type of training should the Home Guard receive?
(b) Should
the Home Guard be armed?
(c) Should
women as well as men be recruited into the Home Guard?
Home
Front
Home
Front Simulation
