Introduction

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

By the late 19th century the idea of democracy e evolved to become a well rooted value of the British political make-up. British parliament had undergone legislative changes that resulted in a wide electorate, reduction in corruption and a greater scope of participation amongst the working classes. However for Britain to call herself the “cradle of modern democracy” more changes were necessary.

Question 2

Factors

Answer 2

Historians argue that by 1918 Britain has taken great strides in democratic reform, whereas others argue that Britain still fell short of calling itself a democracy by this point and it would take a further leap of faith by the Conservative Government of 1928 before Britain could call itself fully functioning democracy.

Question 3

Line of argument

Answer 3

This essay will argue that by 1918, Britain though close to being democratic, still hadn’t achieved universal suffrage and was therefore unable to call itself a democracy.