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  • Depression, war and recovery, 1930-1951

    • The coming of the Depression - WJEC

      The Wall Street Crash in 1929 plunged the USA into economic depression and led to the Great Depression of the 1930s. What were the main causes of the Depression?

    • Life during the Depression - WJEC

      The Depression was a traumatic period for many British families. However, some areas surprisingly prospered during the 1930s. How were people able to cope with the challenges of the Depression years?

    • The coming of war - WJEC

      Hitler’s aggressive foreign policy and Britain’s infamous policy of appeasement are some of the causes of World War Two. Britain used various methods to prepare for a major conflict. How effectively did Britain prepare for war?

    • Life during wartime - WJEC

      Following the outbreak of war in September 1939, the lives of British civilians and soldiers were about to change dramatically. How did people in Britain cope with the experience of war?

    • Keeping up morale - WJEC

      Keeping up morale was a major challenge for the British Government. Without morale and hope, victory may not have been attainable, especially as it needed civilians to help the war effort. How important was it to maintain morale during the war?

    • Life after war - WJEC

      1945 proved to be a key moment in Great Britain’s history. World War Two had an immediate impact in terms of economic and political changes. How difficult were conditions in Britain in 1945?

    • Rebuilding the country after 1945 - WJEC

      The post-war Labour Government in 1945 was determined to introduce key changes that would improve peoples’ lives and establish a welfare state. How did the Labour Government deal with the problems of the time?

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