Britain in 1918 Flashcards
1
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Political effects of WW1
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Wartime coalition - Liberals & Conservatives led by DLG.
No GE since 1910 - scheduled for December 1918.
2
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1918 ROPA
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Passed in February - trebled electorate from 7.7 to 21.4million.
All women over 30 and previously disenfranchised men able to vote.
3
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Conservatives
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Widened its appeal - mostly MC and UC but substantial WC (25%).
Part of the wartime coalition - since Asquith 1915.
4
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Liberals
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Deeply divided after WW1 - DLG (coalition)/Asquith (party leader).
Many opposed the way DLG defeated Asquith - devious.
5
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Labour
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Represented the interests of the trade union movement.
6
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1918 election
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Overwhelming victory for wartime coalition - 459 seats.
Labour largest opposition - on the rise.
