Consolidation and analysis
An economic shock, a social catastrophe and a political rupture. This is the core content for Task 1 — decide how you will measure "effectiveness".
Q1. Identify two reasons the Depression hit Australia particularly hard.
Q2. Explain the disagreement between Scullin and Lang over how to respond to the Depression.
Q3. Complete the responses-and-effectiveness table.
| Response | Who | Approach | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiers Plan | |||
| Lang Plan | |||
| Recovery phase |
Q4. Explain the political responses to the Great Depression in Australia and assess their effectiveness. (Task 1 practice.)