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The Importance of Primary Sources in Understanding Historical Contexts

This text explores the value of primary sources in studying historical events, particularly focusing on the implementation of rationing by the Ministry of Food during times of shortage. It emphasizes how firsthand accounts, such as ration books and shopkeepers' experiences, provide critical insights into the social and economic conditions of the past. Engaging students in analyzing these primary sources encourages critical thinking and enhances their understanding of history as it was written. Relevant subjects include History, Sociology, Media Studies, and more.

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The Importance of Primary Sources in Understanding Historical Contexts

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  1. Coverage

  2. Why are primary sources important?

  3. History as it was written “To deal with sometimes extreme shortages, the Ministry of Food instituted a system of rationing. To buy most rationed items, each person had to register at chosen shops, and was provided with a ration book containing coupons. The shopkeeper was provided with enough food for registered customers. Purchasers had to take ration books with them when shopping, so the relevant coupon or coupons could be cancelled.”

  4. Engaging Students

  5. Encourage Critical Thinking The Times, Tuesday, Mar 21, 1933 The Times, Monday, Mar 20, 1933

  6. Subjects Supported • History • English Literature • English Language • Media Studies • Sociology • Drama and Theatre Studies • Religious Studies • Government and Politics • Business Studies

  7. Illustrated London News 15 October 1960 TLS 2 October 1960 The Times 6 October 1960

  8. Picture Post 16 October 1954 Search term “Negro” AFTER 1 Jan 1950

  9. Illustrated London News 15 September 1956

  10. The Times 11 October 1932 The Times 8 Jan 1934 The Times 6 May 1932

  11. The Listener (from the BBC) 15 July 1948 Search terms “segregation” AND “Alabama”

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