Conservatives second ministry 1924-29 Flashcards
Positives : What was passed in 1925 and what was it?
Pensions act which eased pensions.
What was passed in 1926 and what was it?
Electricity act which added the national grid.
What was passed in 1927 and what were they? (2 things)
BBC - built BBC, and Trades Dispute acts - prevented sympathy strikes.
What was passed in 1928 and what was it?
Reforms act which allowed women to vote and be on the same terms as men.
What was passed in 1929 and what were they?
Local government act which stimulated trade and produce.
Negatives : What unrest were they plagued with?
Industry, unemployment, econimical.
What effect was had on the coal mine industry?
It was declining.
What effect was had on the miners?
The Conservative’s attitude towards miners alienated them.
Why was this?
Due to the General Strike (possibly).
What was happening with the import and export?
There was an unhealthy balance of payment. The import was not equal to export.
What were the government like?
Boring and dull.
What did the effects of the government (and other factors) cause?
The General Strike and Trades Dispute act.
Who led the conservatives?
Stanely Baldwin
What was the government like?
Boring and dull.
