5. Why did Churchill lose office in 1945? Flashcards
1
Q
Why were voters sceptical of Conservatives?
A
they thought that they wouldn’t actually deliver their reforms
2
Q
What were 1945 voters wanting?
A
a different kind of Britain - through a different party leading the country
3
Q
Who did people think was most likely to implement the Beveridge report?
A
Labour
4
Q
What did people see a vote for Labour as?
A
greater opportunity for more social change and less class-ridden Britain
5
Q
What did people see Churchill as?
A
a person somewhat apart from the Conservatives, aggressive campaigning and making silly comments towards Labour and Hitler
