DLG Coalition problems Flashcards
1
Q
What problems did the coalition gov need to face
A
- Rising economic power of US and Ger
- Worries about growth of TUs
- Divisions over HR for Ireland before 1914
2
Q
What problems resulted from the war
A
- government debt
- dislocated industry
- Demobilising 5m men
3
Q
What was the 1918 education act
A
- Increased school leaving age to 14, increased teacher salaries
- Increased the number of scholarships
4
Q
What was the 1919 Addison housing act
A
- local authority’s had to ensure decent housing
- built 200,000 homes
5
Q
What was the 1920 unemployment act
A
Extended National insurance act to cover an additional 12 million workers
6
Q
How did the depression effect government plans
A
It meant cuts to government spending which restricted the reconstruction plans
7
Q
What did increased TU activity do
A
More industrial disputes, in 1921 86m working days lost
8
Q
What effect did Bonar-laws resignation have
A
Weakened DLGs position as he relied on good working relationship
