Tariff reform Flashcards
1
Q
what is a disadvantage of the tariff reform?
A
it was the biggest policy misjudgement
2
Q
What did Joe Chamberlain wanted to do?
A
to reintro tariffs which is taxes on imported goods
3
Q
What is ‘imperial preference’?
A
to lower tariff for British Empire countries
4
Q
What did Joseph Chamberlain argue?
A
that the tariff would protect industry, provide revenue and strengthen the empire
5
Q
What did workers/middle class fear tariffs would mean?
A
more expensive food/fall in living standards
6
Q
Who did the tariff reform divide and reunite?
A
it divided the conservative party but reunited the liberal party as free trade meant no restriction on goods
7
Q
What did the Liberals present themselves as?
A
as the party that protected cheap food
