Reasons liberal reforms were introduced - Fears Over National Security

Question 1

Knowledge Point One

Answer 1

During the late 1800s when the British empire covered all areas of the world. This meant Britain needed men to fight in wars all over, one of these including the Boer War 1899.

Question 2

Knowledge Point Two

Answer 2

From the volenteer army, 40% - 60% of men who tried to join were rejected because they were not fit enough, even young men. This was due to poverty. Even the ones who fought struggled.

Question 3

Positive Analysis

Answer 3

This highlighted the extent of poverty, and showed the governement improve this so that they could defend if Britain had to face any wars in the future. This was accelerated due to later rising tensions for world war one.

Question 4

Negative Analysis

Answer 4

This could not have been the most important reason as if improving the stregnth of the army was the main reason for introducing reforms we would not have seen women and children benefitting too, like free school meals.

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

Overall, its not the most important because reforms slowed down war preparations. This means it could not have been the most important factor as spending money on reforms took money away from military funds. This makes it less important than other factors like New Liberalism