the abdication crisis Flashcards
1
Q
when did Edward VIII become King
A
January 1936 at age 41
2
Q
who was Edward VIII having an affair with
A
Wallis Simpson
3
Q
What did Baldwin tell Edward
A
the marriage would be highly unpopular with the public and his government
4
Q
Who supported the marriage
A
the daily mail and Sir Oswald Moseley
5
Q
what was Edward’s suggested compromise
A
he would marry Simpson but she would not become queen
6
Q
What happened to Edward and Simpson
A
they would marry and they spent the rest of their lives in exile from Britain
