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The impact of the second world war - Coggle Diagram
The impact of the second world war
THE BLITZ
Towns and cities of Britain were bombed
Two months of nightly bombing
People had to live at air-raid shelters or in Undergrownd stations
Civilians had to mantain a ‘blackout’ at night
THE LIVES OF WOMEN
Conscription was introduced
Work at home had to be done by women
Unmarried woman were conscripted
RATIONING
Caused a major change in people’s lives
Limited suplies
Books of ration stamps
Luxury items such as tinned fruit
EVACUATION
Goverment evacuated children and young mothers
Host families were rich
PROPAGANDA AND CENSORSHIP
It was used to encourage people
Join the voluntary war effort
To save food or materials
Warn people of the dangers of ‘careless talk’
Keep up the morales
Negative stories were not reported
GOVERMENT AND WELFARE
Health care was improved
Special food and vitamins were available to young children and mothers
Transport system became a public service