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 Women's
Land Army.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the Women's Land Army.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) Why
was the Women's Land Army formed?
(b) How
many women joined the Women's Land Army?
(d) What
sort of work did the Women's Land Army 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.
(a) How
could the Women's Land Army be improved?
(b) Should
women be allowed to join the armed services?
Home
Front
Home
Front Simulation
