Conservatives second ministry 1924-29 Flashcards

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Positives : What was passed in 1925 and what was it?

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Pensions act which eased pensions.

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What was passed in 1926 and what was it?

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Electricity act which added the national grid.

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What was passed in 1927 and what were they? (2 things)

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BBC - built BBC, and Trades Dispute acts - prevented sympathy strikes.

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What was passed in 1928 and what was it?

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Reforms act which allowed women to vote and be on the same terms as men.

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What was passed in 1929 and what were they?

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Local government act which stimulated trade and produce.

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Negatives : What unrest were they plagued with?

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Industry, unemployment, econimical.

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What effect was had on the coal mine industry?

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It was declining.

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What effect was had on the miners?

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The Conservative’s attitude towards miners alienated them.

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Why was this?

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Due to the General Strike (possibly).

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What was happening with the import and export?

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There was an unhealthy balance of payment. The import was not equal to export.

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What were the government like?

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Boring and dull.

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What did the effects of the government (and other factors) cause?

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The General Strike and Trades Dispute act.

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Who led the conservatives?

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Stanely Baldwin

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What was the government like?

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Boring and dull.

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