The 50's - Reasons for conservative dominance

Question 1

What was the embourgeoisement Thesis?

Answer 1

If the countries wealth was going to increase, the number of labour’s core working class votes would shrink. ( due to becoming middle class)

Question 2

How were the conservatives in a favourable positions in elections?

Answer 2

-First past the post system favoured cons: E.g 51 election

Question 3

How did Butler increase the conservatives popularity?

Answer 3

-Boosted election prospects through economic measures E.g 1955 tax cuts ( £134 Million)

Question 4

How was it debatable if the Conservatives were responsible for the rise in affluence?

Answer 4

-Post War Boom

Question 5

How successful were conservatives social policies?

Answer 5

300,000 homes being built a year

Question 6

What issues were the Labour party divided on?

Answer 6

• The extent of defence spending

- The bevanite Quarrel

Question 7

How did The left and RIght wing of Labour DIffer?

Answer 7

Left Wing: Wanted a socialist Labour, Nuke disarmament and Large Tu’s

Right WIng: Want to abandon Clause IV