Why was the General Strike of 1926 a turning point in British industrial relations?

Learning objective – to be able to explain the significance of the General Strike of 1926. I can describe some of the key features and changes caused by the General Strike. Grade D I can explain the changes caused by the General Strike. Grade B I can explain and assess the impact and changes caused by the General Strike. Grade A

Starter – What is the message of the cartoon?

Task Use the Popplet diagram to write a report on the key aspects of the General Strike of 1926. You can use whatever form you wish. This can be – Spider diagram Notes with sub headings and bullet points A flow chart A mind map

Plenary Stick a copy of this visual representation of the General Strike into your exercise book. Beside each image write how it can contribute to answering the central question – ‘What was the impact of the General Strike of 1926?’