Macmillan as PM

Question 1

when was Macmillan PM?

Answer 1

1957-1963

Question 2

what were his leadership policies/style?

Answer 2

-seemed to be in control of affairs
-used the media and the new world of TV to his advantage
-had a flair for presentation

Question 3

when did Macmillan call a general election?

Answer 3

1959
majority increased to 100

Question 4

what was Macmillan nicknamed?

Answer 4

‘supermac’

Question 5

what were his policies/decisions?

Answer 5

-oversaw the 300,000 houses scheme
-created system of 3 types of schools
-social reforms such as clean air act of 1957 and the homicide act of 1957 (restricted when the death penalty would be imposed)

Question 6

what were his drawbacks?

Answer 6

-began to lose his political touch
-radically reshuffled cabinet by sacking 1/3rd of it (night of the long knives)
-married into aristocracy - out of date

Question 7

when did macmillan resign?

Answer 7

-october 1963

Question 8

how important was he in maintaining conservative power?

Answer 8

-his government presided over a real change in living standards, opportunities and freedoms
-up until 1960 he represented the boom of affluent society
-he wasn’t challenged as a leader