Objectives K: The political situation between U: The reasons why Labour experienced a period of crisis and recovery in the 1930s S: Be able to identify and explain turning points for the Labour Party
Outcomes All Identify the main turning points that brought about Labour’s crisis and recovery. Most Also explain the significance of the turning points Some Explain the significance of the turning points by linking them to wider issues within the 1930s.
Labour’s fortunes ElectionSeats won Jan Dec Oct Where are the turning points? What events help to explain these turning points? 1903 Lib-Lab Pact 1924 Campbell Case and Zinoviev Letter 1931 banking crisis, May Report
Labour’s crisis, 1931 Study the events of 1931 on the A3 timeline Highlight the event that you consider to be the most significant turning point in 1931 that caused Labour to lose so many seats in the October election Be prepared to explain and justify your choice. (Linking your event to other events / issues often helps to justify its importance)
Labour’s recovery, Study the rest of the timeline Highlight 3 significant events / turning points on the timeline that help explain Labour’s recovery after Then narrow this down to the most important. Write a paragraph explaining your choice. (Attempt justify this as the most significant by linking to other issues.)
Plenary Why did the Labour Party recover from 1931 – 1940?
Plenary Why did the Labour Party recover from 1931 – 1940? Strong leadership No serious alternative to Labour Respectable, moderate and clear policies