The day Winston Churchill became the prime minister – level 1

10-05-1940

Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 10, 1940.

It is during a difficult time in British history. The country is at war with Nazi Germany.

People choose Churchill because he has experience and he is a strong leader. Some people in Britain don’t like that Churchill is Prime Minister. They think that he is very impulsive for this position.

During his time as Prime Minister, Churchill gives many famous speeches. They inspire people to be strong during the difficult times.

Difficult words: Prime Minister (the leader of the government), speech (a formal talk), inspire (to give people power to do things).

What impact did Churchill’s famous speeches have on the British public during wartime?

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