The 1906 election: Part 3

Question 1

When was the Lib-Lab Pact?

Answer 1

1903

Question 2

What was the pact? (2)

Answer 2

• The Liberals agreed that in the next election they would not oppose Labour candidates in the general election where a Labour candidate was more likely to defeat the Conservatives
• In return, the LRC promised to restrict their candidates in other constituencies and so prevent a split in the anti-Conservative vote

Question 3

How many constituencies in England and Wales did The Lib-Lab Pact apply to for the Liberals?

Answer 3

30

Question 4

How many candidates did the LRC put up in 1906?

Answer 4

50

Question 5

How many seats did the LRC gain against the Liberal opposition?

Answer 5

5

Question 6

Why did the Liberals consider the pact successful? (2)

Answer 6

• They benefitted financially

- They secured the total defeat of the Conservatives

Question 7

What were the reasons for the Liberals joining Labour? (3)

Answer 7

• Liberals had an election fund of £150,000 and the pact would reduce their costs
• The two parties were in broad agreement about both social and working-class reform
• They both shared similar ideas in regard to free trade