Were the Race Riots of 1919 really to do with race?

The lasting impact of WW1 KS3/ KS4 lesson

Lesson Overview:
This lesson delves into the Race Riots of 1919, with a specific focus on understanding the causes, examining the events in Liverpool, and exploring similar occurrences worldwide. The lesson is fully resourced with engaging activities that will enable students to critically assess whether race was the primary factor behind these events or if other social, economic, and political issues played a significant role.

Objectives:

To understand the underlying causes of the Race Riots of 1919.
To analyze the specific events of the Liverpool Race Riots.
To explore and compare race riots in other global contexts during 1919

The lesson is fully resourced with a copy of the extended reading activity.

A very relevant lesson when looking at the current climate and issues within society today!