why was the war good for the Conservative Party? Flashcards
Britain at war 1914-1918
1
Q
weak in 1914
A
due to political changes and Irish Home Rule bill
2
Q
improvements from 1915
A
serving in the coalition gave them a route back to power and control of the government again.
especially after 1916 when DLG became PM (as they supported him)
3
Q
ideas of patriotism and militarism from war
A
this suited the Conservatives (key focuses on Britain and Empire)