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 Air
Raid Shelters.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on what has been happening concerning Air
Raid Shelters since
the outbreak of the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
are Anderson shelters?
(b) What
do they look like?
(c) How
much do they cost?
(d) Why
did Sir John Anderson arrange for so many to be built?
(e) What
are Morrison shelters?
(f) Why
were they introduced?
(g) Why
did Herbert Morrison arrange for so many to be built?
(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) Are
there any problems with Anderson shelters?
(b) Are
there any problems with Morrison shelters?
(c) Are
most people using Anderson shelters?
(d) Should
you be recommending the production of more Anderson shelters?
(e) Should
you be recommending the production of more Morrison shelters?
(f) Should
the government be promoting the use of other types of shelters?
Home
Front
Home
Front Simulation
