Chapter 20 Flashcards
Britain by 1921
What was the purpose of the Festival of Britain in 1851?
To cheer people up after austerity, raise British morale and promote the feeling of recovery
What were some of the centrepieces of the Exhibition?
Scientific progress exhibitions, Crystal Palace, a model of the British seaside
What did the Daily Express deem the Festival of Britain?
A ‘socialist extravagance’
What food types were still rationed into the 1950s?
Meat, cheese, fats, tea, sugar and sweets
What was the government estimate shortfall of houses, and how many council houses were built?
700,000 and 807,000 were built
What did Bevan want to place on the Party manifesto in 1949?
To continue further with nationalisation and bring about a fundamental reorganisation in society
What did Morrison want to place on the Party manifesto in 1949?
To focus more on consolidation and to ensure Labour would have the support of middle class voters
When did Bevan resign?
23rd April 1951
How did the Conservative manifesto exploit Labour’s setbacks?
Vigorously opposed nationalisation of steel and pledged to build 300,000 new houses
How many seats did the Conservatives win in the 1951 election?
321 seats
How many seats did Labour win in the 1951 election?
295 seats
Why did timing lead to Labour’s downfall during the General Election?
Many voters were influenced by the 1949 devaluation and the economic impact of the Korean war
Why did social aspects lead to Labour’s downfall during the General Election?
Voters had grown tired of government controls, taxation, strict rationing and austerity
Why did the revival of the Conservative Party lead to Labour’s downfall during the General Election?
While Labour had gained an extra two million votes, the Conservatives had gained 4 million votes
How did FPTP have the biggest impact in a Conservative electoral victory?
Conservatives had 48% of the vote, whilst Labour had 48.8%
