PPT-Issue 2 - Success of the Liberal Reforms

Higher History Success of the Liberal Reforms Task 1 First Page How successful were the Liberal reforms Leave 2 pages between each heading Factor 1 Reforms for the Young Factor 2 Reforms for the Old. Learning Intention. Investigate the Liberal Reforms 1909 – 1930.. Success Criteria . Complete bullet point research activity. . “If we see a drowning man we do not drag him to the shore. Instead, we provide help to allow him to swim ashore”.. Learn: . To understand why the Liberals needed to introduce welfare reforms.. Do!. Create a mind map of the reasons that the government introduce reforms today.. Feedback.. Prioritise Liberal reform motives.. Learning Intention. To be able to discuss the background to the Liberal Reforms 1906-14.. Intro. Throughout the 19. th. Century, poverty became a massive problem in Britain.. As you have studied, the Liberal Government came to power in 1906 and decided to introduced a number of reforms (changes) in order to help the poor people in Britain.. 1906-14?. Background. In the years before WW1, the Liberal party were in power in Britain. . They acted under the principles of ‘Laissez Faire’ – the popular idea that individuals were responsible for their own wellbeing and that the Government should have very little input on peoples everyday lives.. Quick revision guide.. In the nineteenth century, if one fell into poverty it was seen as your own fault.. The government at this time pursued a “laissez-faire” policy towards social issues.. To improve one’s situation, many people believed in the idea of “self help”, advocated by Samuel Smiles’ book of that name.. Motives for the Liberal Reforms. How is our understanding of history relevant to modern Britain?. Introduction. The context of the reforms -. . What were attitudes towards poverty like before 1906?. Why is Alex II called the ‘tsar liberator’? . Is. Alex II a ‘liberator’?. How successful were Alex II’s reforms? . How did his reforms affect the people?. What factors led to a . rise. of opposition, despite those reforms? . How is our understanding of history relevant to modern Britain?. Introduction. The context of the reforms -. . What were attitudes towards poverty like before 1906?. What help did the poor receive before 1906?. protect children?. Learning objective . – to be able to understand the measures the Liberals took to help the young between 1906 and 1908.. I can . describe. some of the key Liberal reforms that helped the young.. Why is Alex II called the ‘tsar liberator’? . Is. Alex II a ‘liberator’?. How successful were Alex II’s reforms? . How did his reforms affect the people?. What factors led to a . rise. of opposition, despite those reforms? . Topic: . Explain the reasons why Alexander II might have introduced reforms and then judge how successful he was in each area.. Time Frame: . Only events from his reign – 1855-1881, as well as events prior to his coming to power that might help to explain his motives for reform (e.g. 1848 European Revolutions). Chapter 25 Section 4. Russia in the mid 1800s. Largest territory and population of any European Nation. Extremely diverse population. White Russians (West). Ukrainians (South). Great Russians. Industrial development lacking. Reform and Revolution in Russia Chapter 25 Section 4 Russia in the mid 1800s Largest territory and population of any European Nation Extremely diverse population White Russians (West) Ukrainians (South) Subject Implementation Manager. Denise.Dunlop@sqa.org.uk. The new Higher History. Extended Response Questions (20 marks). Old Higher. External Assessment. New Higher. External Assessment. Two Papers .