Liberal governments-Asquith Flashcards
1
Q
What role did Asquith have under HCB?
A
He was Chancellor of the exchequer under HCB and he developed Old Age Pension Act
2
Q
Once be became PM, which policy did Asquith advance much more dynamically than HCB had?
A
New liberalism in order to pass social reform
3
Q
Which two key figures did Asquith use to help him deliver new liberalism?
A
He used Lloyd George and Churchill as they moved into top government positions
4
Q
When and why did Asquith cease to be PM?
A
He was forced out by Conservatives in 1916
5
Q
What impact on the Liberal Party did his rivalry with Lloyd George have?
A
It caused a split and the Liberal party declined.
