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Question 1

Why did the British Government decide to evacuate children from Britain's major cities, in the early years of WW2?

On the 1st of September Britain declared war on Germany. This declaration started many fears and concerns for how people would live their lives, when they were surrounded by war. One of the main concerns was the safety, and the welfare of the children. The government started to evacuate children from London, Coventry, Southampton, Plymouth, and Liverpool. These concerns came because the Government feared that there would be heavy bombing on these major cities. This was because of the recent wars in Spain and the Far East, where towns and cities were attrociously bombed. The Government took precautions long before the war began.

The countryside was where it was thought to be safer, so plans were being made to evacuate vulnerable people into 'foster' homes.

Parents weren't so keen to send away they're loved ones, so government used propaganda such as leaflets, posters, and messages on the radio to make some parents realise how important evacuation was.

People who were fortunate enough to have family and friends who live