1. Odd One Out Laissez faire Free trade Home Rule
Liberal Conservative Labour
Tariff reform Social reform Electoral reform

2. Learning objectives K: The key elements of ‘New Liberalism’.
U: How far New Liberalism was new by comparing with “Old” Liberalism (Gladstonian).
B: Explain how these ideas would impact on the policies of the new Liberal government.

3. Learning outcomes
All: can identify and describe the theory of New Liberalism E-D
Most: can explain the impact that New Liberalism would have on government policy C
Some: can judge how far this would change government in comparison to the 19th century B-A

4. Use extract from Rees Britain 1890-1939 to make brief notes under these headings
Theory & role
of government
Practice
New Liberalism
Key supporters
Similarities to ‘Old Liberalism’
Differences between Old Liberalism

5. TASK Read New Liberalism - Quotes and The Historian’s Verdict:
For each one identify:
the motivations for and
implications of New Liberalism
find a good “quote” that sums up a key point and could be used in an essay

6. Old Liberalism Limited role for the state, emphasis on freedom and self reliance. Against the notion of “giving people something for nothing” (e.g. Welfare benefits) as it infringed personal freedoms. New Liberalism Adapted the concept of freedom to focus on freedom from poverty and hardship. This justified state interference and legislation to improve people’s living conditions, e.g. Social reforms. On your show me boards: How different would a New Liberal government be from the 19th century governments? (1-10) 10 being the most different. You will have to justify your opinion.