What is the message and purpose of each poster? What techniques are used?

The Propaganda myth? Learning Objectives Know the different types of propaganda used by the government Understand the purpose and impact of propaganda Be able to judge whether propaganda was a myth concealing the reality

Outcomes ALL (E-D) Describe the propaganda affecting different aspects of life MOST (C-B) Explain the message / purpose of propaganda posters and their impact on society SOME (A) Analyse the myths and reality of life on the Home Front

“For many people, then and since, Britain experienced a ‘good war’. Many of the propaganda myths were true – or at least close to the truth.” (Collier)

Myth or reality? Evacuation helped to break down class barriers REALITY Despite the argument that evacuation confirmed the prejudices of some people against the lower classes, it did open upper and middle class eyes to how poorer people in the cities lived. This turned into sympathy and a new sense of social concern. The Women’s Institute (WI) kept records of the malnourishment of evacuees 1944 a new Education Act widened educational opportunities for all children Judgement Two supporting facts

Myth or reality? There was a ‘Blitz Spirit’ in response to the bombing where people ‘kept calm and carried on’ Culture and entertainment kept morale high There was a positive influence on British society from American soldiers stationed in Britain

Plenary Did Britain experience a ‘good war’ on the Home Front?

Homework Read the full chapter (8) in AQA about impact of WW2, especially the conclusion on pg Write a conclusion (min 500 words) to answer this question: ‘How far was British society changed by the experiences of the Second World War?’