Churchill 1929-1940: Why Was Churchill Out Of Office 1929-1939

Question 1

Between which years did Churchill not hold office (not part of the executive)?

Answer 1

1929-1939

Question 2

Why was Churchill out of office during those years?

Answer 2

He was in conflict with the gulf of his own party (Conservatives), as he took up a series of unpopular causes which he spoke about in a increasingly reckless way

Question 3

What was the technological advancement during the 1930s, which increased voting numbers, and gave Churchill and his speaking style a sense of being out of date

Answer 3

The radio and cinema meaning politicians no longer needed great public meetings

Question 4

What age was Churchill in the 1930s?

Answer 4

60s

Question 5

What did many see Churchill in 1931?

Answer 5

An unhelpful force when foreign investors and markets needed a calm government

Question 6

What campaign that Churchill orchestrated in WW1 was seen as reckless ?

Answer 6

Gallipoli campaign

Question 7

What did many economist agree in 1930s that Churchill made the wrong decision to do as chancellor of the executor in 1925?

Answer 7

Return Britain to the gold standard, which Britain left in September 1931

Question 8

Which events had wiped out Churchills investments and saving?

Answer 8

The Wall Street Crash

Question 9

What things was Churchill against popular opinion on?

Answer 9

India, the abdication of King Edward VIII, rearmament, concessions to Hitler