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1
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What significant legislation gave women aged 21 and over the right to vote in 1928?

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Representation of the Peoples Act

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Which Act in 1923 reduced the grounds for divorce for women?

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Matrimonial Causes Act

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How did the Trade Disputes Act 1927 impact unions in the UK?

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Made sympathetic strikes illegal

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What was the aftermath for miners and the coal industry after the General Strike in terms of their demands?

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They had to accept the demands

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Which regions in the UK suffered economic depression due to the decline of staple industries?

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Glasgow, Belfast, and Jarrow

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How did the 1929 Representation of the Peoples Act impact women’s rights?

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Gave women aged 21 and over the right to vote

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What was the reason for the decline in staple industries leading to unemployment?

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Post-war roles for women and changing economic landscape

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In which area did women find significant employment opportunities by 1929?

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Clerical work

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How did the 1924 Guardian of Infants Act impact parental rights?

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Distributed guardianship equally to both parents

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Which form of entertainment became the most popular in the 1920s, replacing dance halls?

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Cinema

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What was the main impact of the Marriage Bar on women in the workforce?

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Women were sacked once married

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How did women’s fashion change post-war, reflecting newfound freedoms?

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Hems rose, waistlines dropped, and flapper style emerged

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Which legislative change gave women greater legal equality regarding divorce in 1923?

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Matrimonial Causes Act

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What did the conservative government do to prevent future sympathetic strikes by unions?

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Passed the Trade Disputes Act 1927

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How did the handling of the General Strike impact support for conservatives among the working class?

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Lost support due to harsh measures used for victory.

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Why did the Conservatives get back into power in 1924-29?

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The Conservatives highlighted values of patriotism, nationalism, defense, enjoyed broad support.

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How did the Representation of the People’s Act impact Conservative supporters?

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Allowed plural voting for conservative supporters like business owners and graduates.

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What key role did newspapers play in the Conservatives’ return to power?

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Newspapers owned by conservative supporters portrayed Conservatives positively.

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Who did Baldwin appoint to deal with unemployment and economic issues?

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Baldwin appointed Winston Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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What important act concerning public health and childcare did the Conservatives introduce in 1929?

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The Local Government Act 1929 gave local authorities extra duties.

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What were the positive economic developments in the 1920s?

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Growth of new industries like chemicals, motor vehicles, and electrical goods.

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How did returning to the Gold Standard impact British exports?

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It raised the pound’s exchange rate, making British exports uncompetitive.

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What event led to the General Strike of 1926?

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Mine owners’ demanded wage cuts and longer hours, leading to worker rejection.

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How did the government respond to the General Strike?

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Intervened financially, set up Samuel Commission report, invoked Emergency Powers Act.

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How did Baldwin and Churchill use propaganda during the General Strike?

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Used speeches, articles, and radio broadcasts to undermine trade union support.

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What were the two significant reasons why the 1929 election was notable?

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First election where women could vote; Labour established as main opposition party.

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Why did some conservatives oppose giving women the right to vote in the 1920s?

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Feared young women were unsuitable (flappers) for serious issues like voting.

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What was the key issue the 1929 election was fought over?

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Unemployment and how to solve it.

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Explain the Conservatives’ campaign strategy during the 1929 election.

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Focused on ‘Safety First’, portrayed as honest and principled for trust, offered no radical unemployment solutions.

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Describe Labour’s campaign message in the 1929 election.

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‘A Socialist Commonwealth’, promised reorganizing industry for a socialist commonwealth.

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How did the Liberals plan to tackle unemployment during the 1929 election?

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Offered non-traditional strategy: investing in public works scheme.

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Who were some key figures in the Second Labour government after winning the 1929 election?

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Phillip Snowden, George Lansbury, Arthur Henderson, Margaret Bondfield.

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What were some of the initial plans of the Second Labour government when they got into power?

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Building council houses, nationalizing transport, raising school leaving age.

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What massive economic crisis did Britain face shortly after the Second Labour government took office in 1929?

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Britain was about to face a massive economic crisis as they got into power.

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What were the main causes of poverty according to Booth and Rowntree’s study?

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Low wages, sickness, and unemployment.

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Why did political motives for reformist ideology become important?

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To unify the liberal party and address concerns over national efficiency.

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What was the goal of the 1909 People’s Budget proposed by DLG?

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To tax the rich in order to fund reforms for the poor.

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How did the poor relief system change under the Liberal reforms?

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Old beliefs were abandoned and reforms were introduced for children, the elderly, and workers.

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What were the weaknesses of the 1906 Education Act regarding provision of meals?

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Not compulsory, so not all Local Education Authorities bought into it, leading to some still hungry children.

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What was the aim of the 1911 National Insurance Act regarding the unemployed and sick?

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To provide benefits funded by employers, workers, and the government for the sick and unemployed workers.

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What led to the Constitutional Crisis in Britain during the early 20th century?

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The rejection of DLG’s budget by the House of Lords.

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How did the House of Lords respond to the People’s Budget of 1909?

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They vetoed it, leading to further political tensions.

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How did World War I impact women in terms of employment?

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Women took on men’s jobs in various sectors like munitions factories, shipbuilding, and secretarial roles.

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What was the significance of women’s work during World War I?

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It challenged the traditional belief of women’s roles, providing them with financial independence and new freedoms.

45
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What change occurred for women in 1919 regarding civil service and government jobs?

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The Sex Discrimination Act allowed women to no longer be excluded from such job opportunities.

46
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How did the Representation of the People Act of 1918 impact voting rights for women?

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It allowed women over 30 to vote if they were a member or married to a member of local government.

47
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How did trade unions gain power during World War I?

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Trade unions worked with the government to ban strikes and make agreements for unskilled labor to fill positions.

48
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What was the outcome of the 1921 miners’ strike in Britain?

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The miners had to accept pay cuts after the government intervened, leading to the end of the strike.

49
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Why did some men become conscientious objectors during World War I?

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Reasons included religious beliefs like pacifism, political objections, and moral concerns about the war.

50
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What efforts were made by conscientious objectors to avoid military service?

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They appealed to local tribunals to justify their refusal to fight and could serve in non-combat roles if unsuccessful.

51
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What were the key factors that led to the Conservative defeat in 1906?

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Factors included the Boer War, Education Act, Licensing Act, Chinese slavery, Taff Vale case, neglect of social reform, tariff reform, weak conservative leadership, and the Lib-Lab Pact.

52
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How did the Boer War impact the Conservative Party’s defeat in 1906?

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The harsh methods and duration exposed British army inadequacies and physical decline concerns.

53
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Why did the 1902 Education Act lead to the Conservative Party’s defeat in 1906?

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Non-conformists were angered as they were now funding schools against their beliefs.

54
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How did the 1904 Licensing Act contribute to the Conservative Party’s downfall in 1906?

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It angered the temperance side of non-conformists due to compensation for pub owners.

55
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What impact did Chinese slavery have on the Conservative Party’s defeat in 1906?

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It caused moral outcry among non-conformists and worried trade unions about wages.

56
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Explain the significance of the Taff Vale case in the Conservative Party’s loss in 1906.

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The ruling made it harder for trade unions to strike, shifting trade union votes to Liberals.

57
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How did the neglect of social reform affect the Conservative Party in 1906?

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It exposed growing poverty issues, contrasting with Liberal emphasis on state intervention.

58
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Why was tariff reform a divisive issue within the Conservative Party in 1906?

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Differences over tariffs caused divisions, with concerns about raised food prices.

59
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What was the impact of the Lib-Lab Pact on the Conservative Party’s defeat in 1906?

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The Pact prevented constituency candidate clashes, strengthening Liberal votes.

60
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What characterized the shift to New Liberalism after 1906 elections?

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A move towards state intervention to combat poverty and introduce social safety nets.

61
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What factors led to the development of New Liberalism post-1906?

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Increased awareness of poverty and its causes prompted the shift to New Liberalism.

62
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Who won the 1910 election and formed a coalition with Irish nationalists?

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Liberals

63
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What did the Liberals want to achieve by weakening the power of the Lords?

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Home rule

64
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What was passed by the Lords in April 1910, leading to the Parliament Act?

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The People’s Budget

65
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What key provisions did the Parliament Bill proposed in 1910 to curb Lords power?

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No veto on money bills, suspensory veto, 5-year elections

66
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Why did Liberals ask King Edward VII to create new liberal peers?

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To ensure the Parliament Bill could be passed

67
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Who took over the throne after King Edward VII’s death and agreed to create new peers?

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King George

68
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What two suffragist organizations advocated for female emancipation?

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NUWSS and WSPU

69
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What was the moderate measure passed in 1912 giving Ireland some autonomy?

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Third Home Rule Bill

70
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Who protested against Home Rule by forming the Ulster Volunteer Force?

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Ulster Unionists

71
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What event in 1914 delayed the implementation of Home Rule for Ireland?

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Outbreak of WW1

72
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Why did Lloyd George decide to form a coalition government with the conservatives?

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To lead a stable government and effectively manage the war.

73
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What did people receive to show support for the coalition government in the election?

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A certificate (coupon) signed by Lloyd George and Bonar Law.

74
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What challenges did the coalition government face post-war?

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Government debt, post-war reconstruction, peace solution, home rule, female emancipation, housing crisis.

75
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What major Acts were introduced by the coalition government during 1918-1919?

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Education Act, Addison Housing Act, Unemployment Act, Agricultural Act.

76
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Why did the coalition government face problems by 1922?

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Post-war depression, housing subsidies cut, industrial unrest, Easter Rising.

77
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What led to the fall of Lloyd George’s coalition government?

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Lack of party base, foreign policy issues, honours scandal, failure to fulfill promises.

78
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How did the conservatives ultimately end the coalition with Lloyd George?

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Due to loss of support and victory in a by-election, prompting conservatives to break the coalition.

79
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What happened in the November 1922 election after the conservatives abandoned Lloyd George?

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Conservatives won with 330 seats, while liberals declined since 1906.

80
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What was the social and cultural impact of World War I?

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Total war and significant changes in women’s roles.

81
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What did white feathers symbolize during the war?

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White feathers symbolized cowardice.

82
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Who conveyed the horrors of war through poetry?

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Some men, like War poet Wilfred Owen, conveyed the horrors through poetry.

83
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What led to the deaths of many men in the trenches?

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Poor sanitation, lice, poison gas, and rotting corpses led to the deaths.

84
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Who urged men to join the British army to fight in the war?

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Ireland’s Redmond and Carson urged men to join the British army.

85
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What did Pearse and 1000 rebels seize during the Easter Rising?

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Pearse and 1000 rebels seized the General Post Office in Dublin.

86
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What was the outcome of the Easter Rising in Ireland?

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The Easter Rising resulted in condemned nationalists, deaths, and injuries.

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What was the impact of the Easter Rising on Sinn Fein?

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The Easter Rising was said to be a Sinn Fein movement, gaining rapid support.

88
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What led to the establishment of the Irish Free State?

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The Anglo-Irish Treaty led to the establishment of the Irish Free State.

89
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Who became president of Sinn Fein during this period?

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Eamon de Valera was elected as president of Sinn Fein.

90
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What brutal tactics did the Black and Tans use?

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The Black and Tans used horrible and brutal tactics in Ireland.

91
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What event led to Britain declaring war on Germany in August 1914?

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Britain declares war on Germany.

92
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Which suffragist leader urged women to focus on the war effort?

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Pankhurst urged women to suspend campaigning.

93
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What government act in 1914 gave power to control aspects of everyday life?

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Labour introduced DORA in 1914.

94
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Why did some Liberals dislike the wartime coalition formed during WWI?

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Some Liberals opposed the introduction of conscription.

95
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Who took over as Prime Minister after Asquith’s resignation during WWI?

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Lloyd George took over as PM.

96
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What significant change did Labour introduce in their 1918 new constitution?

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To nationalize all means of production, distribution, and exchange.

97
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What was the main issue between Asquith and Lloyd George after WWI?

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A bitter rivalry between Asquith and DLG.

98
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What factors weakened the Liberals in the UK?

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Electoral costs, loss of traditional support, disadvantaged by the ‘first past the post’ system

99
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Who took over as Prime Minister after Baldwin in the 1923 election?

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Stanley Baldwin

100
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Why did Baldwin call an election on the issue of tariffs?

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To get a mandate for his proposal of returning to imperial preference

101
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What happened after Baldwin resigned due to a vote of no confidence?

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Labour, under Ramsay MacDonald, won the election and formed the first Labour government

102
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What was the aim of the first Labour government in 1924?

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To gain the confidence of the country and show capability in running the country

103
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What changes were made to social services during the first Labour government in 1924?

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Old age pensions and unemployment benefits were raised, state scholarships were revived

104
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Who introduced the Housing Act and provided subsidies to build council houses in 1924?

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Minister of Health - John Wheatley

105
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What successful international relation move did MacDonald make during his tenure?

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Chaired a conference and produced the Dawes Plan, reducing German reparations and ending the French occupation in Ruhr

106
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Why did the collapse of the first Labour government occur in 1924?

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Allegations of being too soft on communism in the Campbell case and the Zinoviev Letter influence

107
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What events contributed to the collapse of the first Labour government in 1924?

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The Campbell Case where troops were urged to disobey orders and the Zinoviev Letter suggested Communist infiltration

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