Asquith Liberal, 1908 - 1915

Question 0

What reforms were out in place for children?

Answer 0

1) Provision of Meals Act, 1906
2) Introduction of medical inspections in schools, 1907
3) The Children’s Charter, 1908

Question 1

What 3 groups were focused on in the social reforms?

Answer 1

1) Children
2) Elderly
3) Workers

Question 2

What reforms were put in place to benefit the elderly?

Answer 2

The Old Age Pensions Act, 1908

Question 3

What reforms were put into place for workers?

Answer 3

1) The Trade Boards Act, 1909
2) The Labour Exchanges, 1909
3) Shops Act, 1911
4) National Insurance, 1911

Question 4

When was the People’s Budget proposed and who by?

Answer 4

1909, Lloyd George

Question 5

When was the Parliament Act passed and what did it do?

Answer 5

Passed in 1911

1) Made it so that a money bill could not ever be vetoed by the House of Lords
2) Made it so that any other bill cold only be vetoed for 2 years maximum
3) Made it so that elections were called every 5 years instead of the current 7