Transformation and Change,1939-1964 - The Impact of WW2 on British Politics;

Question 1

How did Winston Churchill become Prime minister?

Answer 1

-PM in 1939 Neville Chamberlain appointed Churchill to Admiralty
-May 1940; replaced Chamberlain as PM

Question 2

What did Churchill do in government?

Answer 2

-Led National coalition gov, brought together politicians from all leading parties
-Proved durable & effective, certainly in military strategy & to extent in domestic affairs

Question 3

Up to when was Churchill prime minister and what was his legacy?

Answer 3

-Until the 1945 election, where he was defeated
-Was hailed as saviour of nation, legacy remains as outstanding war time leader

Question 4

TBC P182