A lesson exploring the causes, events and consequences of Black Wednesday. Image starter prompts exploration of the lesson content; moving on to explanation of Black Wednesday. Pupils watch a contemporary report after Black Wednesday and discuss the significance of this on the Conservative party. Pupils use the hand out to highlight the causes and positive and negative impacts of the event; moving to analyse the significance of Black Wednesday for Britain, Europe and the wider world. Pupils write-round-robin why Major’s government did not get credit for the recovery from Black Wednesday, finishing with a plenary introducing sleaze and scandals - a link to the next lesson and a reason for the negative public perception.
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