(3) GSCE COURSEWORK ON BRITIAN

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GSCE Coursework- Britain

By Chin Ching and Jensen Pon

1. Study Source A

What can you learn from source A about the response of the British people to the effects of the Blitz? (6)

Source A is an extract from a book celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Blitz. It celebrates Britain's victory in the Blitz and the courage and determination that many British civilians showed amid the crisis, which is seen in, "heroes...courage and unshakable determination..." However, since this book was produced long after the war, the memory of the Blitz may not have been so accurate. The tone of the author is upbeat and positive, which conveys a feeling of pride and patriotism to the reader.

2.Study Source B, C

How useful are source B and C in helping you to understand the effects of the Blitz on people in Britain? (10)

The government censored this photo because they knew that pictures of dead civilian would further demoralize the people and encourage them to abandon and leave the city. As a result, there would be an economic standstill and the withdrawal of troops since people who left the city