1. MacDonald interpretations:
Homework
MacDonald interpretations:
Provide a fact to support at least 3 statements on each side of the table

2. The Formation of the National Government - 1931
Learning Objectives
K: How the National Government came about.
U: The variety of factors which influenced MacDonald’s decision.
S: Note-taking, discussion and analysis.

3. The Formation of the National Government - 1931
Learning Outcomes
All Produce notes on the reasons why a National Government was formed in 1931
Most Notes will show organisation and categorisation of reasons, e.g. political / economic
Some: Notes will also include links between reasons and judgements about their significance

4. What strategies / techniques will you need to ensure effective note-making from a lecture?
Clear headings / sub-headings
Select the information you need to record – don’t attempt to write everything down
Abbreviate words
Use symbols, arrows, text-speak
Leave lots of margin space for your own thoughts – links you identify, judgements you reach

5. Reasons why the National Government was formed in 1931
Divisions within the Labour govt on how to deal with the economic crisis
The continuing worsening of the economy
The reactions of the other parties and unions
The personality and feelings of MacDonald
The actions of King George V

6. Plenary - Links Worsening economy Divisions in Labour govt
Other parties and trade unions
King George V
MacDonald