The National Government 1931-40

Question 1

the 1931 and 1935 elections: why did conservatives want an election after NG was formed

Answer 1

it would strengthen their position after labour govs collapse in august

Question 2

the 1931 and 1935 elections: what did gov ask for to deal with the crisis

Answer 2

a doctors mandate

Question 3

the 1931 and 1935 elections: what is a doctors mandate

Answer 3

support from the voters at a general election for a ‘medicine’ that might not be pleasant

Question 4

policies of the national gov: what did the national gov introduce from 1931

Answer 4

a range of economic policies to deal with the crisis it had inherited

Question 5

policies of the national gov: what did the policies introduced by ng from 1931 address

Answer 5

financial problems, trade and industry

Question 6

policies of the national gov: what did ng come off under economic policies from 1931

Answer 6

gold standard

Question 7

policies of the national gov: what did ng aim to do from 1931 under economic policies

Answer 7

aimed to balance budget and limit gov spending to match gov income