12.4 The state of Britain by 1929 Flashcards
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What was the state of the Conservatives by 1929? (2)
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- Conservatives were still backed by most newspapers, businesses and working classes
- Baldwin’s ‘safety first’ message was unnecessary, had not worked and needed modernization
2
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What was the state of the Liberals by 1929?
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Liberals were clearly in decline from the 1929 elections and unlikely to be able to return as the second party
3
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What was the state of Labour by 1929? (2)
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- Labour had been gaining momentum, it was felt that MacDonald’s government was the start of a new socialist age
- Second time as governing leaders
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What was Britain’s economic position by 1929? (4)
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- Britain was in a transition and adjustment period after WW1
- Decline in staples industries
- High unemployment no less than 1 million + regional variation
- Gold standard 1925 (taken off in 1931)
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What were the main features of British society by 1929? (4)
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- Women had some progress entering previously male dominated roles
- Increase in entertainment created a stronger sentiment of ‘national identity’
- Increase in modes of transport
- New fashion
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What was the state of the British Empire by 1929? (3)
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- Still had 1/3 of worlds surface
- Affordable military cost
- Growing nationalist movement
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What was the international stage like by 1929? (3)
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- America was beginning to gain greater influence and its influence was seen after the Wall Street Crash
- Russia and the communist revolution sparked a fear that the same would be replicated in Britain
- European countries were optimistic as Germany had re-entered the international community
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What was the overall state of Britain by 1929?
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Overall Britain was in a strong position in 1929 (had there not been the wall street crash) with Labour in power proposing moderate reforms and had the support of the majority of the population despite it only being their second time in office.
