Ramsay Macdonald (2nd Labour government)

Question 1

What did people think of him?

Answer 1

He was out of his depth

Question 2

What type of thinkers was the party made up of?

Answer 2

orthodox thinkers

Question 3

Who was he labelled as a traitor to?

Answer 3

The working class and his party

Question 4

Which party dominated the National Government which made Ramsay look like a traitor?

Answer 4

Conservative

Question 5

What is a possible reason for Macdonald going to a national government?

Answer 5

Britain was in national emergency and he thought the National government would not last very long, just until the problems were solved

Question 6

What was Ramsay desparate for that meant he failed to assist the poor and unemployed?

Answer 6

He wanted to prove he could put national interests first

Question 7

Did he consult colleagues?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

How much of the vote did the National Labour government get in the 1931 general election?

Answer 8

1.6%

Question 9

How many seats did the Labour party alone gain in the 1931 election?

Answer 9

30.6%