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 Letters
to Peace Lovers Newsletter.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on the Letters to Peace Lovers newsletter.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
did the Peace Pledge Union do during the Second World War?
(b) Who
published Letters to Peace Lovers Newsletter?
(c) What
did the Letters to Peace Lovers Newsletter campaign against?
(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) Why
was the government concerned about the activities of Vera Brittain
and the Peace Pledge Union?
(b) Do you
think the government should ban the Letters to Peace Lovers Newsletter?
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