Morale Flashcards
What was the Emergency Powers act and when was it introduced?
This act allowed the British Government to create regulations without discussing them at Parliament to defend the country and carry out the war efficiently. It was introduced in 1939.
What ministry was set up to look after information, propaganda and censorship and when was it created?
The Ministry of Information, created in September 1939.
How many license holders were there for radios?
9 million, meaning almost every family had access to one.
Why was radio significant during the war
It helped people to stay informed about the war.
Name 2 BBC radio presenters who were important in wartime
Richard Dimbleby and Frank Gillard. They specifically introduced themselves at the start of each broadcast in case they were impersonated by the enemy.
Name 2 radio programmes which helped maintain morale during the war
It’s that man again (comedy) and Music while you work (cheerful music.)
How many cinema tickets were sold in 1938 compared to 1945?
980 million in 1938; 1,500 million in 1945.
Why did the Ministry of Information produce films?
They produced short films about coping with the problems created by the war in order to help morale. Many were documentaries (for example Fires Were Started, about firefighters in London.)
Name 2 films created throughout the war which help deal with the realities of the war.
In which we serve – this film had a biased approach and was very patriotic. Henry V – Very famous film starring Laurence Oliver made in 1943 and issued just before D-Day.
How many people worked in the Ministry of Information by 1945?
3000 people.
What were the main aims for propaganda posters produced by the Ministry of Information?
To encourage support, to convince and persuade, to appeal to patriotism and to educate people.
Where was censorship introduced?
In mail going overseas including soldier’s letters and news and photographs if they were thought to harm morale.
What was the name of the only newspaper to be banned during the war?
Daily worker, which was banned in 1941 as it supported Stalin and didn’t criticise Hitler. It was a communist newspaper.
Why were campaigns important for morale?
They helped to tell people what to do or not do. For example, the ‘Doctor Carrot’ character was made to encourage people to use carrots in things such as jam or ‘Carrolade’ which was a beverage made from swede and carrot juice.
What was the Dig for Victory Campaign?
t involved posters and leaflets to educate people about food efficiency. People were encouraged to grow their own food to supplement rationing. In 1939, there was 800,000 allotments. By 1943, this figure essentially had doubled.
