Political Developments: How Macmillan became PM and Suez Aftermath Flashcards
When was Macmillan Prime Minister?
1957-63
What did Macmillan do with Eden over supporting Suez? How did this affect him?
Macmillan supported Eden but came out fairly unscathed
How much did the Suez Crisis cost Britain?
£564 million
How was Macmillan elected?
Conservatives gained opinions from MP’s on who should be Prime Minister
How were Macmillan and Home elected as PM?
They were decided to be put in that role only by MP’S opinions
Macmillans Home Secretary?
R.A Butler
What 2 notable acts did Butler pass as Home Secretary?
1957 Homicide Act
1960 Betting and Gaming Act
What did Butler’s liberal stance suggest about the Conservatives?
They would make an effort at changing social attitudes
What type of economy did Macmillan want?
A mixed economy
What is a mixed economy?
An economy with some public sector industries and some private sector industries
Where did Macmillan work in the 1930’s? What did he see?
Worked as an MP for Stockton-on-Tres and saw people’s poor living standards
What ideology was Macmillan under?
One-Nation Conservative
What is a One-Nation Conservative?
Someone who makes their nation benefit all individuals
How was Macmillan at dealing with the Suez Crisis?
He brushed it off as a mistake the government would learn from
How did Macmillan deal with the damaged special relationship?
He rebuilt his wartime relations with Eisenhower to heal the relationship
