18.1 Mobilisation of resources during war

Question 1

In what ways did the government pursue ‘total war’ differently to WW1?

Answer 1

Britain more than ever before and any other country mobilised its resources from the start covering food, transport and labour.

Question 2

What methods did the government use to meet the high financial costs of total war (WW2)? (4)

Answer 2

• High taxation
• War bonds (£8.5bn)
• Overseas Aid
• Lendlease scheme 1941 with America (£27bn)

Question 3

When, what and how much did the was the Lend Lease scheme and provide?

Answer 3

1941 Lend Lease scheme with America providing equipment that would be returned or paid back totalling to £27bn

Question 4

What was the value of government bonds bought in WW2?

Answer 4

£8.5 billion

Question 5

How did the government extend its control over all aspects of British life?

Answer 5

Emergency Powers Act 1939 gave the government possibility to control everything in the best interest of the country

Question 6

Who was Bevin and what policies did he introduce?

Answer 6

Bevin was the Minister of Labour creating Industrial Conscription (Bevin Boys in 1943), improved factory conditions and improved worker morale

Question 7

Who was Lord Woolton and what measures did he introduce?

Answer 7

Lord Woolton was the Minister of Food placing measures on rationing 1941 on basics and 1942 everything else. ‘Dig for victory’ campaign