Government

• During the 1940 Blitzkrieg, the Luftwaffe often struck under the cover of darkness.
• In order to make it more difficult for the German planes to hit targets, the British government issued citywide blackouts.
• The British public generally believed that eating carrots would help them see better during the citywide blackouts
• Propaganda about eating carrots was spread across the country
• • The Ministry of Information was responsible for propaganda and censorship in Britain. 
• • Health care was improved and nurseries were set up to look after the children of working mothers.
• the transport system became a public service rather than a private business
• These changes were to provide the foundations for legislation that was introduced after the war
• Education-Act 1944
• Made school education free and compulsory for children up to the age of 15

  Created different types of schools

  Introduced 11+ exams to determine school placement

  Set standard for teaching

  Establish national curriculum

  Ensure all students had access to good education