Chapter 1 - Conservative Governments Flashcards
Why was conservative dominance on expected
In 1951 Labour won the most boats but fewer seats than the Conservatives because of the first past the post system
What was Churchill’s reputation year in 1951 to 55
He had a reputation for leading wartime Britain to victory but this was not his best term because he was an old man of 80 with serious ailments such as a stroke in 1853 which left him speech impaired although this was kept a secret
What did Churchel think of himself to be why and what impact did this have
Thought he was an international status man not a domestic politician he spent more time abroad and in Downing Street to ensure no new conflict would break out because of the dangers of nuclear war
What were the tensions within the Conservative party on the church
Butler Macmillan and Eden did not get on Churchill and Eden as Eden was acting prime minister in Churchills absence and was becoming impatient for him to step down
Who was the minister of housing from 1951 to 55
Harold Macmillan
Who was the chancellor of the extractor in 1951 to 55
Rob Butler
What did Churchill believe he was and why is it showing to be true
Believed he was above party politics started as a Conservative moved to the liberals in 1904 and was a cabinet minister throughout the until rejoining the Conservatives in 1924. He tried to persuade liberals to join his cabinet and chose nonconservative peers to oversee ministers
Why was Anthony Eden’s premiership promising
He called the general election that increased the majority from 17 to 60
Who was the chancellor of the exchequer on the Eden
No Butler
Was Harold McMillan’s position under Anthony Eden
Foreign secretary
What was Eden like as a prime minister
His political experience was in foreign policy he was anxious about making decisions he had a lack of knowledge in economic issues and aimed to prevent industrial conflict
Which event made Eden look like a week leader
There was voiced disquiet in the first six months about his lack of experience and interest in the domestic affairs he was to conciliatory with the trade unions and tried to move Macmillan from foreign office to the Treasury in 1955 but Macmillan did not want to move and delayed it until December
What was the Suez crisis
December 1956 Eden told the House of Commons that Britain did not know that is via plan to invade Egypt but there was a plan for France and Britain to intervene since October
What was the impact of the Suez
Soured Edens reputation as a leader, turning point for Britain’s imperial power lied to the House of Commons so heavy attack from labour and the Manchester Guardian colonial minister Anthony Notting resigned from the cabinet rebellion of 40 Conservative MP is and Edward Heath will who was the chief whip post Eden the US exposed Britain’s financial
Why did Eden resign
Never recovered from sewers and ill health in 1957
Why words are a butler not as popular with the Conservatives as he was with the country
Reputation damaged by introducing tax cuts before the 1955 election as they were reversed and you to economy overheating he’s also linked to the policy of appeasement
Why was Macmillan the new MP
He was the safe choice as he had a few enemies and disagreed with appeasement
What was Macmillan like as a prime minister
He restored party unity economic prosperity full control of affairs called the general election in 1959 and super Matt post the majority up to 100
What was the postwar consensus
And understanding and a great deal of agreement between the main political parties on major issues they agreed in a belief in a mixed economy support for the NHS and welfare state I wish the following appointment and avoid mass unemployment of 1930s and working with the trade union and employers
What were the changes made to Houston on the Macmillan as housing minister
In 1951 the Conservative manifesto promise to build 300,000 houses a year this would rebuild the house and destroyed during World War I and replace slums
What were the changes to education doing Conservative 13 years
They continue to tripartite system grammar technical and secondary modern there was an 11+ test to decide what type of school they went to financial restraints on the Churchill meant there was little technical schools schools
What were the social reforms in the Conservatives 13 years
The clean at act of 1956 prevented the smoke of early 50s house saying and facture acts were to improve living and working conditions Butler as Home Secretary restricted the death penalty with the homicide act of 1957 on the Wolfenden commission recommended homosexuality should no longer be a criminal offence in 1957
What were the internal labour diffusions divisions and was this the reason for conservative dominance
Bevan and Gaitskell both stood for leadership after Attlee Bevan was left get scale was right to left wanted to be more socialist initially a post nuclear weapons in 1957 he announced his opposition to unilateral nuclear disarmament frank cousins became leader of the TGWU get scale wanted to abolish clause IV
What was the reason for the Conservatives fall from power
EEC application in 1963 rejected Macmillan lost his grip on government events dear boy events night of the Long knives July 1962 tried to rejuvenate government but we can date scandals George Blake was the soviet double John vessel was blackmailed to pass info on to the Soviet union due to his homosexuality Profumo affair 1963 the secretary of state for war John Profumo lied about his actions with Christine Keeler who was with a Soviets spy. Leaks of Cold War secrets. Macmillan resigned due to illness in 1963 and Lord home replaced him trapped in a bygone age
