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The Defence of The Realm Act (DORA)

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

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The Defence of The Realm Act (DORA)

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

  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. 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 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 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

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

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