When Germany was governed by a group of people called the Nazis it was called Nazi Germany.

Poland is a country that lies between Germany and Russia.

When there is not enough of something, a ration is the small amount that each person is allowed to have equally.

The outbreak of the Second World War

History

In ‘Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WW2?' Pupils extend their chronological understanding by studying the significant turning point of WW2. In ‘Significant turning points: in what ways did Britain change after WW2?’ they are expected to consider the impacts of WW2 more widely whilst continuing to extend their chronological understanding.

In ‘Non-European societies: Benin or the Maya’ pupils were encouraged to compare and contrast their understanding of Anglo-Saxon England with a non-European society that was roughly contemporaneous. In ‘Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WW2? Pupils extend their chronological understanding by studying the significant turning point of WW2.

Significant turning points: how did experiences differ during WWII?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

On what date did Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany?

In which year did the Second World War end?

Which of these countries did some of the people who joined the British Armed Forces come from?

There was not enough money, so it allowed them to save money on food supplies.

There was not enough food, so it allowed them to share it equally.

There was too much food, so it allowed them to store it safely.

Why did the government introduce food rationing during the Second World War?

What country did Britain declare war with during World War I?

Countries that work together during wartime or conflict

Countries that oppose other during wartime

Countries that share the same leader, language and culture

Countries that are next to each other on a map

In history, what does the term 'allies' often refer to?

The group of countries, including Great Britain, ruled by America

The group of countries in Europe, ruled by Great Britain

The group of countries across different continents, ruled by Great Britain

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