1. The Defence of The Realm Act (DORA)
Lesson starter:
Make a list of ways life changed for civilians during WWI.

2. We are learning to… Describe the restrictions introduced under DORA
Explain the purpose of these restrictions
I can…
Create a mind map of DORA Laws
Complete N5 Qs on the topic

3. Background…
Herbert Asquith
When war broke out, the government felt it was important that everyone got behind the war effort
They felt daily life would have to change in order to keep Britain safe
Must make sure there’s no funny business going on in Blighty

4. The Defence of the Realm Act (DORA) was passed on 8th August 1914 (4 days after war was declared.)
It meant the British government had much more power over the people and could control their behaviour to help win the war.

5. Take this Title on a new double page
DORA
Take this Title on a new double page

6. Today’s Tasks
Take the sheet of DORA restrictions and cut them out into individual statements
With a partner, read through each and discuss
There are four untrue statements – can you identify them?
Once you have the 20 correct statements, glue them into your jotter around the title

7. Extension
DORA Restrictions all had a purpose. They were introduced to;
Reduce the likelihood of spying from the enemy
Increase productivity at work/ reduce drunkenness
Keep up public morale/ reduce low spirits
Task – Use highlighters to highlight each restriction with its main purpose

8. Were people happy to accept DORA?
On the one hand,
Most people accepted the need for greater government control during the war
The majority of citizens accepted and obeyed DORA restrictions
On the other hand,
Workers weren’t happy they were unable to strike for better pay and working conditions
Pub owners felt that DORA restricted their ability to make a living
People felt restrictions on things like homing pigeons were petty
Some people felt citizens rights were restricted
Some people felt the restrictions on foreign nationals/ aliens were too extreme

9. N5 Q Practice Past Paper Booklet
Describe – page 5 Q10
Explain p7 - Q4
How Fully – p12 Q1
Evaluate the Usefulness – p23 Q6