Year 8 · History · beta

The emergence of cabinet government: why did Walpole become Prime Minister?

In this short unit, pupils learn about the Hanoverian Succession and the emergence of Robert Walpole as Britain's first Prime Minister. They also develop an appreciation of how cabinet government was formed during this period.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know that Britain had become a constitutional monarchy following the events of 1688.
  • Pupils know that the monarch remained involved in the affairs of government.
  • Pupils know that MPs in the House of Commons began to take a leading role in national affairs.

Source curriculum references

  • Identify significant events, make connections, draw contrasts, and analyse trends within periods and over long arcs of time
  • Understand historical concepts such as cause and consequence
  • The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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