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What were the key arguments of campaigners for remain?
I can explain the arguments used by the Vote Remain campaign.
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- Year 11
What were the key arguments of campaigners for remain?
I can explain the arguments used by the Vote Remain campaign.
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Key learning points
- The Vote Remain campaign set out three main arguments centered around control, the economy and our national identity.
- Vote Remain argued that being in the EU gives us more control, as leaving means losing our voice in the EU Parliament.
- Vote Remain argued that being in the EU's single market makes trade easier and more cost-effective for businesses.
- Vote Remain argued that our connection to Europe was an important part of our identity.
Keywords
Control - in this context, a term used by the Vote Leave campaign to talk about Britain’s ability to control its own land, laws and money
Vote Remain - the campaign group that wanted Britain to remain in the European Union, it was officially called 'Stronger In Europe'
Economy - the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
Common misconception
Leaving the EU would make the UK stronger because we wouldn’t have to follow EU rules anymore.
This is too simplistic a viewpoint. While the UK wouldn’t need to follow EU rules, it would still need to establish new agreements with the EU and other countries.
Encourage pupils to think critically about both the benefits and challenges of being in or out of the EU. Use real-world examples like trade, travel and job opportunities to help them understand how EU membership impacts daily life. This will help them form a more balanced view of this topic.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence: A is a general vote by the electorate on a single political issue which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Complete the sentence: A is a general vote by the electorate on a single political issue which has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Q2.Match the year to the referendum.
Match the year to the referendum.
Q3.Which of the following best explains the relationship between referendum results and Parliament?
Which of the following best explains the relationship between referendum results and Parliament?
Parliament must always follow the decision of a referendum.
Parliament can immediately change the outcome of a referendum.
Parliament has no role in following a referendum result.
Q4.Which of the following is true about the European Union (EU) and the European Council (EC)?
Which of the following is true about the European Union (EU) and the European Council (EC)?
The EU and EC are the same, both governed by elected representatives.
The European Parliament and the European Council are made of the same members.
The EU is governed by leaders from the European Council and the EC.
Q5.Complete this sentence: A is a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance.
Complete this sentence: A is a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance.
Q6.Which organisation was formed shortly after the World War II to bring together countries from around the world?
Which organisation was formed shortly after the World War II to bring together countries from around the world?
League of Nations
World Trade Organisation
International Monetary Fund
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What was the name of the official Vote Remain campaign?
What was the name of the official Vote Remain campaign?
United for Europe
Stay for Britain
Keep Britain In
Q2.Which of the following were the three main arguments used by the Vote Remain campaign in the 2016 EU referendum?
Which of the following were the three main arguments used by the Vote Remain campaign in the 2016 EU referendum?
security, immigration and sovereignty
national identity, sovereignty and military strength
Q3.What is this describing? The state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
What is this describing? The state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
Q4.Match the sentence starter to its end.
Match the sentence starter to its end.
Q5.Which of the following best explains the impact of leaving the EU on the UK’s relationship with EU rules?
Which of the following best explains the impact of leaving the EU on the UK’s relationship with EU rules?
Leaving the EU would mean that the UK wouldn’t follow any rules anymore.
Leaving the EU would give the UK complete control over all policies.
Leaving the EU would leave the UK without any agreements with others.
Q6.Complete the sentence: is vital for any country; it allows a country to sell the goods and services they produce to others, boosting their economies and creating jobs.
Complete the sentence: is vital for any country; it allows a country to sell the goods and services they produce to others, boosting their economies and creating jobs.
