Depression, War and Recovery; Britain 1931-1951

Name: Depression, War and Recovery; Britain 1931-1951
Rating: 4.3 (146 reviews)

The remarkable story of Britain from pre-war to post-war

Created byThomas Rogers

Last updated 4/2016

English

What you'll learn

Appreciate the key social, political and economic changes that made modern Britain
Develop an understanding of the impact of the depression on British people in the 1930's
Explore the role of key individuals in shaping Britain in this period including Stanley Baldwin, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill and Clement Atlee
Understand the reasons for Britain's policy of appeasement and why they eventually declared war on Germany
Analyse sources from the time period and use them to investigate further
Understand the impact of WW2 on the British people
Develop an understanding of how government measures like evacuation and rationing changed Britain
Discover how Britain was transformed in 1945
Learn about the birth of the NHS

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 2h 34m total length

An introduction to Britain 1931-19512:14
An outline of the key course learning outcomes

The Depression in Britain7:45
An introduction to the depression of the early 1930's and how it hit Britain hard
Were there "two Britain's" in the 1930's?9:04
Asking the question - was Britain a divided nation in the 1930's?
The policies of the National Government14:39
An exploration of the policies of the National Government, a coalition government in Britain from 1931 onwards.
The Means Test6:02
Tutorial explaining the origin and application of the means test.
The social impact of the depression6:52
Tutorial examining how the depression impacted on the standard of living in many areas of Britain
The Jarrow Crusade5:09
Tutorial explaining the story behind the Jarrow Crusade.
Entertainment and Sport4:06
Tutorial outlining the role of entertainment and sport in peoples lives during the depression in Britain.

An introduction to Britain during WW22:02
Appeasement in the 1930's16:18
Examining the reasons for and outcomes of Britain's appeasement policy.
See the attached file for some primary sources from the time showing the different attitudes towards appeasement in 1930's Britain. You might want to try and complete the task sheet too.
Britain's preparation for World War Two8:16
Lecture examining the key steps taken by Britain in preparation for war with Germany.
Rationing in Britain during World War Two5:24
A detailed look at the different rations provided to the British people during the war years.
Evacuation in Britain during World War Two7:09
A look at the reasons for and impact of evacuation on the evacuees and those who took them in.
Britain at War 1939-194017:05
A detailed analysis of the first year of WW2 for Britain.
The Blitz 1940-19416:36
An evaluation of the impact of the German bombing campaign on Britain.
Find attached lecture notes detailing the impact of the Blitz on the British cities; Manchester, Coventry, Liverpool and London.
QUIZ: The Blitz 1940-19410:02
The role and significance of Winston Churchill16:24
A detailed look at the life and times of Winston Churchill.
QUIZ: The significance of Churchill0:03

Requirements

It may help to have some contextual understanding of the world in 1931 and particularly the Wall Street Crash in the United States
The course is suitable and accessible for anyone from beginner to intermediate to expert
There are no additional software requirements - all external links are free and open access

Description

This course leads you on a unique learning journey through some of the most eventful years in Britain's entire history. From the hunger strikes of the 1930's to the Blitz of the 1940's to the establishment of the welfare state by the 1950's, this course covers it all.

Each video lecture contains a detailed analysis of each event within its historical context - this is not just a regurgitation of well known facts. The course explores some lesser known incidents in depth such as the Jarrow Crusade or the post war Nationalisation of major industry. Through quizzes and other suggested activities, there is also the opportunity to assess your own learning as you go. The course will take between 2 and 3 hours to complete in its entirety.

I'm passionate about this period of History being British myself and I know that I bring that enthusiasm for this incredibly interesting period into each section of the course. I look forward to welcoming you as a new student!

Who this course is for:

Do you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of British History in this period?
Do you want to learn new skills in source analysis and evaluation?
Do you want to be able to explain the key changes that happened in Britain between 1931 and 1951?
If you answered "yes" to any of those - this course is for you!

Depression, War and Recovery; Britain 1931-1951

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Course content

An introduction: What will you be learning?1 lecture • 2min

Britain in depression 1931-19397 lectures • 54min

Britain at war 1939-194510 lectures • 1hr 19min

Post War Britain 1945-19513 lectures • 19min

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