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British history 6: What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Identify the causes of World War 2.
  • Identify the different phases in the Battle of Britain.
  • Make deductions about the Blitz from photographs.
  • Describe how children may have felt when evacuated.
  • Evaluate the accuracy, reliability and usefulness of sources.
  • Describe the impact WW2 had on women’s and African-Caribbean migrant lives.

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Unit overview: What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Why did Britain go to war in 1939?

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Lesson 2: How did the Battle of Britain affect the Royal Air Force?

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Lesson 3: What do sources tell us about the Blitz?

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Lesson 4: What was evacuation like?

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Lesson 5: Did World War 2 change women’s roles?

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Lesson 6: Why did some people migrate to Britain after World War 2?

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