Churchill's rise to office Flashcards
1
Q
What was the turning point of 1940 and its impact on leadership?
A
The soviet union waged war on Finland so Britain considered sending troops there. Therefore, Britain instead looked towards Norway to get a foothold in the war. However the Norway campaign was a failure for Chamberlain and led to major debate in the commons about the leadership of the nation.
2
Q
Who was seen as the likely takeover of PM when Chamberlain resigned due to bad health?
A
Lord Halifax - Friend of George VI and a former foreign secretary. However, he sat in the House of Lords so would have had to renounce his title which he didn’t want to do.
3
Q
What factors caused Churchill to become PM?
A
- Lack of potential people to takeover on Tories side
- Lack of potential people on Labour’s side
- Halifax didn’t want to be leader
- Churchill had been lucky with rearmament calling
4
Q
When did Churchill take office?
A
10th May 1940
