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This session explores Britain's economic situation during the early 1930s under Prime Ministers James MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin. It examines the national government's economic policies and the role of political movements, specifically the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB), and their failure to influence the political landscape significantly. Additionally, the importance of the Abdication Crisis of 1936 and its connection to societal ideals is discussed, along with a brief overview of the Spanish Civil War.
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Recap and Review What economic situation was Britain in during the early 1930s? MacDonald as PM..? Baldwin as PM..? What was the CPGB and why did they fail to make a significant impact in Britain?
Session Aims 17.1.13 • Explore the economic policies of the National Government in the 1930s Stanley Baldwin v Beaverbrook • ‘In this matter, he and his filthy paper does not really know the mind of the English people, whereas I do!’ • ‘The idea of morality and duty and self-sacrifice and decency have gone down since the War; but the ideal of Kingship has gone up...and the English people will never accept what you suggest’ • Morganatic Marriage • Understand the importance of the Abdication Crisis • Brief introduction to the Spanish Civil War 19??-19??
The Abdication Crisis, 1936 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzdjtVzLGhA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXkXemlOkjU
