Britain- National Government Flashcards
When did Churchill return to the gold standard
1925
How much did the cabinet agree to cut in August 1931?
$56 million
Why was the National Government formed?
- crisis in which party differences needed to be set aside
- MacDonald had lost confidence in his own party
What seats were won in the General Election of 1931
Conservatives- 471
Labour-52
What did the Gregory committee reccomend for the National Government?
Recommended $78 million in cuts
Cut $56 million
What happened to MacDonald after the National Government of 1931
He was disowned
When did Neville Chamberlain become PM?
1937
When was Edward VIII’s abdication
1936
Who was Edward viii in love with supposedly
Wallis Simpson
What problems were were there with Edward viii
Politically indiscreet
Sympathiser of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
Party known as the Kings Friends
Hostile to Archbishop of Canterbury
When was MacDonald PM?
1931-35
When was Baldwin PM
1935-37
When was Chamberlain PM
1937-40
