Conservative dominance

Question 1

Blake Salisbury leadership

Answer 1

one of the most successful Conservative Party leaders. He was a pragmatic, realistic, combative figure.

Question 2

Lee reasons for end of Tory dominance

Answer 2

‘the Conservatives became infested with the Liberal disease: a loss of popular confidence in their ability to govern, sustained hostility to their measures and obsession with a single issue over which the party divided’.

Question 3

Lemieux end of Tory dom

Answer 3

the Liberals were fortunate given the issues upon which the election was fought, such as free trade, over which they could unite. HR and imperialism were less important.

Question 4

Lee end of Tory dom

Answer 4

attributes the victory to a combination of traditional methods and tactics and a progressive approach to party organisation.