Churchill and Eden Flashcards
1
Q
In what year did Churchill become Prime Minister for the second time?
A
1951
2
Q
What does the term consensus mean?
A
Labour and Conservative agreeing on policies
3
Q
Why was there an election in 1955?
A
Eden calls one after Churchill retires
4
Q
Which war breaks out in 1956?
A
Suez Crisis
5
Q
Who takes over as PM when Eden stands down?
A
Macmillan
6
Q
Name two scandals during the 1960s
A
Vassal Case
Philby Case
Profumo Affair
7
Q
What is the name given to Macmillan sacking 1/3 of his cabinet in 1962?
A
Night of the Long Knives
8
Q
Who replaced Macmillan as PM in 1963?
A
Alec Douglas-Home
9
Q
Why was Douglas-Home a bad choice?
A
Old and aristocratic
