Learning objective

Study workers' movements, including development and impact of trade unionism, GNCTU, Tolpuddle Martyrs, New Model Unions, new unionism, match girls' strikes and dockers' strikes.

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BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day

Subtopic

Part three: Reform and reformers

AQA GCSE HistoryPaper 2 Section A: Thematic studies

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Short explanation

Evidence focus: Part three: Reform and reformers in BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day (Paper 2 Section A: Thematic studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study workers' movements, including development and impact of trade unionism, GNCTU, Tolpuddle Martyrs, New Model Unions, new unionism, match girls' strikes and dockers' strikes. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.

Key concepts

Tolpuddle Martyrsnew unionism

Why it matters

This objective helps connect Part three: Reform and reformers to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for BB Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day.

Common mistakes

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Avoid confusing Tolpuddle Martyrs: Anchor the answer to Part three: Reform and reformers, use precise evidence, and state whether Tolpuddle Martyrs is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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