reason for the liberal reforms - national security

Question 1

national security

Answer 1

B1: during the Boar war 40-60% of volunteer soldiers were rejected as they were too unfit to fight.

B2: in 1904, the Fitzroy Report showed that health problems for UK males were strongly to poor living and working conditions, recommending actions like free school meals.

F: the Liberal Reforms aimed to ensure that Britain had enough fit soldiers and ensure free school meals were given to soldiers to keep them fit enough to win the war.

A: however, spending on social reforms meant less money was available to fund arm races, undermining war preparations.