Chamberlain Government 1937-40 Flashcards
1
Q
How had cars on the road changed from 1930-9?
A
Doubled, from 1.5 million to 3 million
2
Q
What happened in regards to wages and real wages during the 30’s?
A
Wages dropped but deflation continued, real wages rose by 15%
3
Q
How many people were employed in the car industry in 1939?
A
400k
4
Q
How had family sizes changed from 1929 to 1939?
A
4.2 to 3.2 kids per family
5
Q
What happened after the failure of the Norway campaign?
A
Vote of confidence (Although officially about war conduct in Norway) lost 281-200,
6
Q
What was a problem with Chamberlain’s war cabinet?
A
Churchill was the only dynamic minister with war experience
