SDV Homework 13-11-19 Flashcards
Which of these was not a reason for economic problems in the interwar years?
Free Trade
Protectionism
The Legacy of World War One
Free trade
What happened between 1919 and 1920 to the British economy?
Recession
A short-lived post-war boom
A short-lived post-war boom and then the economy went into recession
A short-lived post-war boom and then the economy went into recession
What was the election of 1918 known as?
The election of a National Government
The coupon election
A wartime government
The coupon election
Which of these Parties emerged as a political force in the interwar years?
The Liberals
B. Labour C. The Conservatives
Labour
What was the purpose of the Geddes Axe?
To deflect attention away from the 1922 Knighthood scandal
To make £24b of cuts to public services.
To tackle the the problem of spending so the debt from World War could be better financed (paid back).
To tackle the the problem of spending so the debt from World War could be better financed (paid back).
What did the Liberal Party publish in 1926 that failed to make much of an impact with the voters of the country?
The Yellow Book.
The “Safety First” campaign posters.
The transcript of the Maurice Debate.
The yellow book
How long was the time between Ramsey Macdonald becoming Prime Minister and the Wall Street Crash?
Two years.
Six years.
A year.
Less than a year.
Less than a year
How many seats did the Conservatives win as part of the National Government in the election of 1931?
52
650
473
473
Who was the leader of the British Union of Fascists in the 1930s?
Benito Mussolini
Ramsey Macdonald
Oswald Mosely
Oswald Mosely
When was the Battle of Cable Street?
1936
1942
1931
1936
Which of these prevented the CPGB from going in more influence?
The rise of fascism
The General Strike of 1926
The existence of the Labour Party and the growth of Trade Unionism
The existence of the Labour Party and the growth of Trade Unionism
What was an effect of the break with Gold Standard in the 1930s?
Unemployment rose to 20%
Greater borrowing of money happened because of the fall in Interest Rates
People were happier to save money
Greater borrowing of money happened because of the fall in Interest Rates
What year was the general strike.
1926
Conservatives end coalition with the Liberals
1922
Wall Street Crash
1929
