England during the 1930s

Focus on these issues and you will have a nutshell view of England during the decade of the Great Depression:

1. Why did the British abandon their free trade policy?

2. Describe the financial crisis Ramsay MacDonald's cabinet faced.

3. Why did Edward VIII resign?

4. What was the Irish question? Which solution was attempted?

5. What was the significance of the Statute of Westminster?