Dig for Victory
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 Dig for Victory. This is to be divided into two sections.
(1) A report on what has been happening concerning the Dig for Victory campaign.
Things you should consider include:
(a) What was the Dig for Victory campaign?
(b) Why did the government introduce the Dig for Victory campaign?
(c) How successful was the Dig for Victory campaign?
(d) What kind of animals did the British people keep during the Second World War?
(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 measures could the government take to increase the number of people who had allotments?
(b) What measures could the government take to increase the number of people who kept chickens, rabbits, goats and pigs?