Politics Flashcards
1
Q
Why was clydeside called red
A
It was a Labour stronghold
2
Q
What’s one way that politics changed due to the war
A
There was a switch in the two main parties in British politics. As Labour started to take over and the Libreals sank into irrelevancy.
3
Q
What events lead to radicalism in scotland
A
The series of strikes in 1915/16. John McLean was arrested for calling for revolution. And protests over the rent strikes which was primary funded by the ILP
4
Q
What new party was formed during the war
A
The unionist party was formed during the war and joined with the conservatives. Their main goals was to evoid change
