Liberal Reforms - Why?

Question 1

State the factors from most to least important.

Answer 1

New Liberalism
National Security
Municipal Socialism
Reports on Poverty
The Rise of Labour
National Efficiency

Question 2

Introduction
What was the government’s attitude towards the poor before 1906?

Answer 2

Laissez-faire attitude

Question 3

Introduction
Before 1906 what were the only options the poor had?

Answer 3

Workhouse, charity or the poor law.

Question 4

Introduction
Expansion of the Empire

Answer 4

The expansion of the Empire had been particularly rapid in the years leading up to 1900. Many politicians, such as Joseph Chamberlain, echoed the idea that Britain could only be powerful if it was the head of a large empire.

Question 5

Introduction
Turn of the Century - Increased National Competition

Answer 5

The turn of the century was a time of increased national competition. The USA and Japan had begun a process of rapid industrialisation and had economies that were becoming more and more globally important. The German economy was growing rapidly, outstripping British economic growth in the early 20th century. This was also a period of military tension, and the years leading up to the outbreak of war in 1914 were characterised by arms races and the building of international pressure.

Question 6

New Liberalism