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The Great War and its impact, 1914–1939 (A-level only)
The World Wars and their legacies: Britain, 1914–1964 (A-: The Great War and its impact, 1914–1939 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
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The Great War and its impact, 1914–1939 (A-level only)6 objectives
- The impact of war on British parties and politics: coalition government; the decline of the Liberals; position of Conservatives and influence of Labour.
- Political developments in the interwar years: electoral reform; Conservative and Labour governments; National governments; the abdication crisis and emergence of radical political movements, including the BUF and Communism.
- Economic developments: increased state role in wartime; problems of the staple industries and mines; the General Strike; government finances and the Gold Standard; the Depression; economic realignment.
- Social developments: changes in the role of women during and after war; the condition of the working classes; regional divisions; changing attitudes in the twenties and 'the hungry thirties'; the growth of the media.
- Social policies: legislation and reforms in housing; education and welfare.
- The condition of Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations: the Easter Rising; the Anglo-Irish War; Government of Ireland Act and Anglo-Irish Treaty; divided Ireland before the Second World War.
Key terms
Liberal PartyLabour PartyElectoral ReformAbdication CrisisStaple IndustriesWartime EconomyWomen's SuffrageGreat DepressionWelfare StateSocial ReformPartitionSinn Féin
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- Use specific examples: When discussing the impact of World War I on British politics, include specific events, such as the formation of the coalition government and key elections.
- Use specific examples: When discussing political developments, always support your arguments with specific examples from the period.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing the impact of World War I: It's important to discuss the internal divisions and the rise of Labour as key reasons for the Liberal Party's decline, rather than attributing it solely to the war.
- Confusing political parties: Focus on the distinct ideologies and historical contexts of each party, particularly their responses to economic challenges.
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