Political Developments: Douglas-Home as Prime Minister Flashcards
1
Q
When was Douglas-Home Prime Minister?
A
1963-4
2
Q
What was one thing that Douglas-Home did in office?
A
He created a measure to anticipate a more free market approach of later Conservatives
3
Q
Was Home qualified to be Prime Minister?
A
Not heavily, he did not understand Mathematics or Economics very well
4
Q
How did Douglas-Home develop the attempt to decolonize Rhodesia?
A
He created 5 principles mostly emphasising the need for majority rule which Rhodesia should claim it’s independence under
5
Q
What was the impact of the 5 principles?
A
Nothing changed and Rhodesia continued to rebel against Britain
6
Q
What did Douglas-Home do to companies in terms of businesses setting fixed prices?
A
He made it so they could not set fixed prices
