Exam Cards - Bonar Law & Baldwin's Conservative Governments 1922-24 & 1924-1929 Flashcards
When did Baldwin take over as Prime Minister and why?
May 1923 as Bonar Law developed throat cancer.
What was Chamberlain’s Housing Act (1923)?
An act which created subsides for local authorities to build houses at £6 a house.
What mistake did Baldwin make in the first ministry which led to the Conservatives’ downfall?
He called for a pre-mature election (the 1923 Election) over Protection vs. Free trade. The Conservatives supported Protection whereas the Liberals and Labour supported Free Trade.
What was the outcome of the 1923 Election?
It caused a ‘hung parliament’ where the Liberals (158 seats) and Labour (191 seats) could outvote the Conservatives (258 seats). Since Labour had the majority of seats between them and the Liberals, they took office with the support of the Liberals.
When did Baldwin return to office after the first ministry?
November 1924.
Which year was the Pensions Act introduced?
1925
When was the Gold Standard restored, who by, and what did it do?
- It was restored by Winston Churchill, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and it returned British currency to the pre-war value of sterling.
Which year was the BBC established?
1927.
When was the Trades Disputes Act introduced, and what event caused it to be introduced?
1927 - the General Strike.
When was the Representation of the People Act passed and why was it important?
1928 - It allowed women to vote on the same terms as men.
Why did the Conservatives lose the 1929 election?
They failed to control rising unemployment rates and they had the uninspiring party slogan of ‘safety first.’
