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The 'Hungry Thirties', 1929–1939 (A-level only)
the emergence of the Affluent Society, 1929–1957 (A-level: The 'Hungry Thirties', 1929–1939 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
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The 'Hungry Thirties', 1929–1939 (A-level only)4 objectives
- Political developments: the Labour government; domestic policies and response to economic problems; the reasons for and policies of the National Government; the leadership of MacDonald, Baldwin and Chamberlain.
- Economic issues: the Depression and financial crisis; changes to economic policy, including moving from the Gold Standard; tariff reform and imperial preference; effect on industry, agriculture and trade.
- Social and cultural impact of the Depression: changes in working opportunities and living standards; National Government policies; social and regional division; literary responses; radio and cinema; social and cultural responses to international crises.
- Challenges to stability: the abdication crisis; radical political groups: the BUF; Communism.
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UnemploymentWelfare StateDeflationAusterityRegional DisparityGreat DepressionFascism
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- Use specific examples: When discussing policies or events, always back up your points with specific examples and data.
- Use specific examples: When discussing economic policies, always include specific examples and their outcomes to support your argument.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing the impact of the Great Depression: Focus on specific areas such as unemployment rates, industrial output, and regional disparities to provide a nuanced understanding.
- Overgeneralizing economic impacts: Acknowledge that different sectors, such as coal and textiles, faced varying degrees of impact.
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- What was one of the main reasons for the economic difficulties faced by Britain during the 'Hungry Thirties'?
- How did the Labour government respond to the economic problems of the 1930s?
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the National Government's policies in addressing the economic challenges of the 'Hungry Thirties'.
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