What were the key arguments of campaigners for leave?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the arguments used by the Vote Leave campaign.
Key learning points
- Vote Leave campaigned to exit the EU.
- They argued it was better for control to leave the EU.
- They argued it was better for the economy to leave the EU.
- They argued it was better for national identity to leave the EU.
Keywords
Vote Leave - the campaign group that wanted Britain to leave the European Union
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
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
Vote Leave only focused on immigration and didn’t really care about the economy or national identity.
While immigration was a key issue, Vote Leave also argued that leaving the EU would give the UK more control over its economy, laws, and national identity. These issues were central to their campaign, not just immigration.
Teacher tip
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 the topic.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How did Vote Remain argue that staying in the EU gives the UK more control?
Q2.Match the word to the correct definition.
the ability to manage laws, money, and land independently
working together to achieve the same end
the state of a country in terms of money, goods, and services
Q3.What did Vote Remain argue about the UK's connection to Europe?
Q4.Vote Remain argued that being in the EU’s single market makes easier and more cost effective for businesses.
Q5.What did Vote Remain argue about staying in the EU?
Q6.If the UK left the EU, it would need to establish new with the EU and other countries.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is not a type of democracy?
Q2.What was one of Vote Leave's key arguments for leaving the EU?
Q3.Match the word to the correct definition.
the ability to manage laws, money, and land independently
the state of a country in terms of money, goods, and services
general vote by the electorate on a single issue for a direct decision
Q4.Vote Leave argued that leaving the EU would strengthen Britain's national ...
Q5.How did Vote Leave link immigration to their campaign?
Q6.Vote Leave also argued that leaving the EU would give the UK more control over its economy and ...
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