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1 How were countries run in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s?

2 Learning objective – to be able to define how countries were run in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. I can describe some features of dictatorship and democracy. Level 4 I can explain what democracy and dictatorship in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s were. Level 5 I can compare and contrast systems of dictatorships and democracies. Level 6

3 Starter – Heads and Tails
There were 28 countries in Europe between the First and Second World Wars. In 1920, out of 28 European countries 26 were run as democracies – countries with an elected government - and 2 were dictatorships – countries that were run by just one person. In 1940, how many European countries were ruled by a dictator?

4 Starter – Heads and Tails
In 1940, 23 European countries out of 28 were ruled by a dictator.

5 Main task – in pairs, sort out the following statements into two categories – Features of a Democracy and Features of a Dictatorship. There are several political parties. There are no elections. There is freedom of speech and a free press. There is a right to a fair trial. There are free elections. There is only one political party. There is no freedom of speech or a free press. Ordinary people have a say in how they are governed. Ordinary people have no say in how they are governed. There are no rights to a free and fair trial.

6 Plenary – a touch of Scrabble
Can you think up a word that would have the highest score in Scrabble and links to this lesson? Use the word clouds to help you.


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