why did DLG replace Asquith as PM in 1916?

Question 1

Asquith and the Liberals had lost power when a coalition government was formed

Answer 1

Conservatives had more power and they supported DLG

Question 2

Asquith’s character / actions

Answer 2

was seen as disorganised and slow to react to the demands of war
e.g. created ‘shell shortage’ in 1915, conscription not introduced until 1916

Question 3

DLG’s character / actions

Answer 3

was seen as dynamic and had previous military success
e.g. solved ‘shell shortage’ when he became Minister of Munitions in 1915