British History- Politics- 1950-1964 Flashcards
When was the first election the Conservatives won? Who became PM?
1951
Winston Churchill
What was Churchill’s issues?
He spent more time at his favorite holiday spots and meeting world leaders then in Downing Street
He had many health issues (strokes)
He believed he was above Party politics
How many working-class voters voted for the Labour party in the 1951 election?
65%
How many middle-class voters voted for the Conservative party in the 1951 election?
80%
Which elections did the Conservatives win? How many seats did they Conservatives win?
1951 1955 1959
321 345 365
When was Alec Douglas-Home PM from? What happened before he made his mark?
1963-64
Defeated in October 1964 election
What event destroyed Eden’s premiership short? When was it?
Suez Crisis
1956
How long did the Conservatives govern Britain for?
1951-64 - 13 years
What board agreement was there between the 2 parties?
Post-war consensus
What were introduced from the post-war consensus?
A belief in a mixed economy, involvemnt by the state as well as private enterprise
Support for the NHS and Welfare State
Ensurance of full employment
Working with trade unions and employers
Why did Eden resign?
Ill health
What damaged R.A Butler’s preimership bid?
He introduced tax cuts shortly before the 1955 election which had to be reversed after the election as the economy overheated
