Other Factors For Reformist Ideology

Question 1

What political reason did the liberals reform

Answer 1

• Worried about labour, needed to keep working class vote

- Social reform was an area where cons were vulnerable

Question 2

Why was national efficiency a reason for changing ideology

Answer 2

• Britain’s was economy and work force weren’t efficient
• Boer war exposed
• Germany, Japan and Us ovetaking GB industries

Question 3

Influence of politicians

Answer 3

• Highly able politicians

- DLG and Churchill committed to improve working conditions

Question 4

Asquith Imapxt

Answer 4

• Supported radical change
• worked on OAP act
• Intelligent, dominated the HOC

Question 5

Impact of DLG

Answer 5

• Concerned about improving living standards

- introduced OAP act of 1908 and planned national insurance scheme

Question 6

Impact of Churchill

Answer 6

• Concerned with low wages and unemployment

- Key role in setting up 1909 Trade Board Act