New Liberalism

Question 1

What had classic Liberalism stressed the freedom to do? (3)

Answer 1

• to worship
• to publish
• to criticise

Question 2

What did new Liberalism stress freedom to do in addition to the previous?

Answer 2

-from evils such as poverty, low wages and insecurity

Question 3

What did classic Liberalism believe? (4)

Answer 3

• laissez-faire
• self-help
• thrifting
• low taxation

Question 4

What did new Liberalism believe? (4)

Answer 4

• intervention by the state had a key role in establishing minimum standards of life
• ‘safety-nets’ to prevent hardworking but vulnerable citizens falling into destitution
• self-help (individual with individual initiatives)
• higher government spending