1. Objectives K: The political situation between 1931-40 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

2. 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.

3. Labour’s fortunes 1900-1931 ElectionSeats won 19002 190629 Jan 191040 Dec 191042 191863 1922142 1923191 1924151 1929288 Oct 193152 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

4. 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)

5. Labour’s recovery, 1931-1940 Study the rest of the timeline Highlight 3 significant events / turning points on the timeline that help explain Labour’s recovery after 1931. 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.)

6. Plenary Why did the Labour Party recover from 1931 – 1940?

7. Plenary Why did the Labour Party recover from 1931 – 1940? Strong leadership No serious alternative to Labour Respectable, moderate and clear policies