Political Impact Of War Flashcards
1
Q
How did the government plan to meet the demands of war
A
8th Aug 1914 passed DORA
2
Q
What did DORA 1914 contain
A
- Control of Information (censorship)
- Protection of important centres of communication (railways/docks)
- Regulation of all aspects of people’s lives
- Detain people without trial
3
Q
What problems did Asquith encounter
A
- Gallipoli disaster and shell scandal lowered gov prestige
- Loss of confidence in his government
4
Q
What was Asquith forced to accept
A
An all party coalition
5
Q
Why were some liberals unhappy with interventionists position in government
A
- Didn’t like conscription, believed the state threatened civil liberties
- Some joined the union of democratic control (peace by negotiation)
