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Wars have a profound effect not only on a country's soldiers, but also on the everyday lives of its citizens. Invite young historians to discover how Britain prepared for the second World War by analyzing a series of government posters regarding rationing, evacuation, and anti-German propaganda.
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- Opportunity for analyzing period propaganda and multiple other primary sources
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- Teacher will need to determine how to structure the activity for class (e.g. group or individual work, writing prompt or discussion, homework assignment, etc.)