Keeping Up Morale Flashcards
How many cinema tickets were sold in 1938
980 million
When was the emergency power act
1939
How many allotments were there in 1939
800,000
When did Churchill become prime minister
10th May 1940
When was the spitfire fund scheme launched
1940
How many people worked for the ministry of information in 1945
3000 people
What were things that were censored
Overseas mail
Soldiers letter
Telephone calls
Items of news
Photographs
What was the use of the Welsh language by the government
40000 Welsh people who couldn’t speak English and Westminster recognised the need to publish and broadcast propaganda and other info in Welsh
During the war bbc broadcast 20 mins a day in Welsh which mostly news
How many people had a radio licence
9 million it was an important way to keep the public informed
What did the MOI do with films
They issued films to keep morale up
Films like Henry V was the most famous film which was issued before D day
What did Churchill detest
Hurler and nazism
What was significant about the government when Churchill was PM
It was a coalition government
What are some things Churchill did
Responsible for Dunkirk
Organised the military
Ensured the air force controlled the skies
Have patriotic speeches to the public
Made British people believe in an ultimate victory
What was the aims of the MOI
To keep up support and morale
To convince people to act and think in a particular way
To appeal to people’s sense of patriotism
To educate people about the key issues during the war
What did the emergency powers act allow British government to do
To secure public safety
Defend the realm
Maintain supplies and services essential to life of the country
Carry out the war effectively
