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

2. 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

3. Starter – What is the message of the cartoon?

5. Task
Use the Popplet diagram to write a report on the key aspects of the General Strike of 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

6. 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?’