David Lloyd George Flashcards
When did DLG come into power and resign?
1916-1922
What were the main reasons for him coming into power?
Popularity from image of being victorious in war, Homes for Heroes
What were the three main reasons for why DLG fell from power?
Failure to please public, Failure to please Cons, Cons being able to work alone.
What factors made DLG lose popularity with the Cons?
Failure to fuse parties, Anglo-Irish treaty, Blacks + Tans, Honours scandal, Chanak
What factors made the Cons feel like they could work alone?
Split party, Newport by election, Carlton Club
What factors made DLG lose popularity with the public?
Honours scandal, Geddes Axe, Failure to nationalise mines, Failure to make Homes for Heroes, Chanak (warmonger)
What was Geddes’ Axe?
The cut of £64million from public transport, benefits, pensions and housing.
What were the reasons for the Conservatives to stay with DLG?
His victorious wartime image to the public, fear of socialism and rival Labour, believed they could work with him.
Why couldn’t DLG fuse the Liberals and Conservatives?
The two party’s views were at conflict all the time. Respect was lost when DLG agreed with the Liberals over the Conservatives.
Why was DLG called “The Goat?”
His sexual activities, white hair and tactical stance in politics.
What was the Representation of the People Act, and when was it created?
It established more voting privileges for the public and started to include women in voting, 1918.
How did the Representation of the People Act effect the Conservatives?
It scared them due to believing that more working class men will vote for labour.
When was Black Friday and what was it?
15 April 1921. A day named after the event of DLG telling miners that they would have to accept wage reductions, or face being locked out of employment.
Where was the meeting held which removed DLG from leadership, and when?
The Carlton Club, 1922.
Which treaty did the Liberals and Conservatives have opposing views on?
Treaty of Versailles 1919. Liberals thought the treaty was too harsh, Conservatives thought the treaty was too lenient.
