Peace Pledge Union

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 Peace Pledge Union. This is to be divided into two sections.

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(1) A report on the Peace Pledge Union during the war.

Things you should consider include:

(a) Who founded the Peace Pledge Union?

(b) What did the Peace Pledge Union attempt to do?

(c) What did the Peace Pledge Union do in 1938?

(d) What did the Peace Pledge Union do 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) Why was the government concerned about the activities of the Peace Pledge Union?

(b) Do you think the government should ban the Peace Pledge Union?