1. The post-war crisis and the role of DLG
Learning Objectives
Know
The problems facing DLG in the years after the war
Understand
How successfully DLG dealt with each problem
Be able to
Research, explain, prioritise and reach a judgement

2. The post-war crisis and the role of DLG
Learning Outcomes
All
Can describe the problems facing DLG in the years after the war (E-D)
Most
Can explain how DLG attempted to deal with each problem (C)
Some
Can judge how successful DLG was in each area (B-A)

3. Strengths and weaknesses of Britain in the early 1920s (text pg 48-9)
Victorious from a major war
.....came at a terrible cost
An empire and a major European power,, with great international prestige and diplomatic influence
Mass casualties and a demographic shortage of men of marriageable age
Rising living standards for many
Demobilisation of millions of men
New consumer goods, leisure and mass entertainment
National economy crippled by war debts and needing to move back to peacetime production
Stable and modern society
Disruption of international trade
Socialism and the trade unions both strengthened

4. Political winners and losers in the early 1920s (text pg 49)
In 1923 and 1929, Labour governments were formed, although they only lasted for a short time
By 1918 the Liberals were divided and in decline
This becomes worse as more Liberal voters shift to Labour

5. Why did DLG lead a coalition government? (text pg 49-50)
During the war the coalition had been seen as patriotic and effective
A government combining cross party talent would help restore normality
To stay in power, DLG had no choice – the Liberals were split and Labour refused to join a coalition

6. Why was DLG in a weak position? (text pg 49-50)
His power rested on his former political enemies rather than his own party supporters
Wartime spirit of co-operation would not last forever
He needed to be successful
He had no strong political base of his own
The radical promises he made e.g. “homes fit for heroes”, would be hard to deliver

7. The post-war crisis and the role of David Lloyd George.
Use the information on pp to complete the ‘problems’ diagram on A3

8. How successfully did DLG deal with each problem?
On your A3 sheet give DLG a mark out of 10 for each section
1/10 least successful
10/10 most successful
Be ready to defend your score!
Which ones remained an issue after 1922?

9. Plenary
Sum up: What caused the fall of DLG in 1922? In the style of an end of match commentary! Then come and take centre stage at the front of the class