The political impact of the war; the 1915 election Flashcards
When was DORA passed?
8 August 1914
What does DORA stand for?
Defence of the Realm Act
What did DORA cover? (4)
- Control of information
- Protection of important centres of communication
- Regulations of all aspects of people’s lives
- Increased powers to detain people without trial
By when was Asquith and his government losing the confidence of their early supporters?
April to May 1915
What lowered the government’s prestige to the point that Asquith had no choice but to accept an all-party coalition? (2)
- Military disaster at Gallipoli
- A scandal over the apparent shortage of shells on the western front
Who was given the Colonial office?
Bonar Law
Who replaced Churchill at the Treasury?
Arthur Balfour
Who was put in charge of the Ministry of Munitions?
Lloyd George
Who took Lloyd George’s place in the Treasury?
Reginald Mckenna
Why were many Liberals unhappy with the interventionist position of the government? (2)
- They were uncomfortable with the introduction of the conscription
- Some believed that the State was threatening civil liberties through DORA
When was conscription introduced?
January 1916
What caused the Liberal party to split?
The Maurice Debate
When was the Maurice Debate?
February 1918
What was the Maurice debate?
It was a debate that arose out of the letter to The Times by General Maurice claiming that the government had lied about the strength of the British army in France in 1918.
