Lesson 6 - Conservative Domincance And Labour Division Flashcards
1
Q
What were the conservative domestic policies?
A
- MacMillan oversaw the pledge to clear slums and build 300 000 new houses
- education - tripartite system continued - grammar, secondary, state owned schools decided by 11+ tests
- social reform - homicide act 1957 restricted death penalty.
2
Q
Examples of the consensus politics
A
- a belied in a mixed economy
- support for the NHS and welfare state
- cooperation with trade unions.
3
Q
Examples of labour divisions
A
- gaitskell and bevan party leadership contest in 1955, gaitskell won (right wing)
- many left wing joined campaign for nuclear disarmament, may have put off voters
4
Q
Positives of the conservative government in the 1950’s?
A
- moved away from austerity, rationing and restrictions on building ended
- working week reduced from 48 to 42 hours a week.
- benefits raised
5
Q
Negatives of the conservative government in the 1950’s
A
- prices rose faster than in other countries
- very few hospitals built in the 1950’s
- great debate on comprehensive vs grammar schools. Labour supported comprehensive system to reduce class distinction
6
Q
How many houses a year did the conservatives promise to build?
A
300000
7
Q
Give two examples of liberal laws passed by the conservatives
A
Homicide act, wolfenden commission (decriminalised homosexual acts)
8
Q
How much did the conservatives raise prescription charges by?
A
2 shillings
9
Q
What debate questioned how fair the education system was?
A
Great debate
10
Q
How much did wages rise by in the 50s?
A
72%
11
Q
How many new schools did the conservatives build?
A
6000
