100 flashcards covering the Coalition Government led by David Lloyd-George from 1918 - 1922
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What was the name given to the private secretaries that Lloyd-George during WW1, separate from the Civil Service?
A Quote by Lloyd-George on one failure
After WW1 what was Lloyd-George referred to as?
What did DLG offer Asquith in 1918, and what was his reply?
Why was DLG more likely to stay in power if he continued the coalition with the Conservatives?
What changed after 1918 which suggested the coalition might not have been the best idea?
Who made a cartoon of the Coalition in the style of a donkey-like creature with a head at either end, what did this represent, and why was it not completely accurate?
How many servicemen received ballot papers for the 1918 election?
How many actually voted, and why did some soldiers choose not to vote?
What percentage turnout was there for the 1918 election; was this significant? And what
What was the 1918 nicknamed as and why?
Were the 'coupons' effective?
A Quote by the Times on the 1918 Election
What were the results of the 1918 Election?
What was significant about the Conservatives result, and what did this mean for Lloyd-George?
What did the new Cabinet reflect?
Why was Bonar-Law a good partner for Lloyd George?
What was suggested by Lloyd-George and supported by 95 Conservative MPs through a petition in March 1920?
When and why did Bonar Law resign?
Who was Bonar-Law replaced by; was this a good choice?
When was the Ministry of Reconstruction set up and who was it led by?
What did Addison take over head of after the election?
What were the Ministry of Reconstruction's plans?
What symbolised the end of Reconstruction?
How many Britons were killed in WW1?
How many died from Spanish Flu?
How many were wounded?
Roughly how many people were receiving some sort of War Pension?
What effects did the war have on the British economy?
What came after the spiralling inflation?
What were unemployment levels at during the depression?
Which policy were MPs still against meaning the depression at first could not be lessened? What was instead done?
How much did the Chancellor state departments would have to cut combined in the 1921 budget?
Why was Eric Geddes brought in not so long after?
In the end how much did "Geddes Axe" find to cut?
What percentage of Government spending was cut in the 1922 budget, and what did this mean for potential schemes?
What did the 1920 Agriculture Act do?
What happened to the Agriculture Act and what did this cause?
What section of Politics was hit the worst in the depression?
In 1920 the Unemployment Insurance Act extended that of the previous decade. What were the changes made?
What was created in 1921 in the second extension of the Unemployment Insurance Act?
What other area of money distribution was also increased during the beginning of reconstruction?
How many homes were unfit for human habitation after WW1?
What did Addison therefore set up to help with this housing shortage?
How would these housing subsidies work?
What else was done to encourage councils to build more houses?
Were these house-building policies successful?
How many houses had been built by July 1921?
How many during the Coalition Government's time in power?
What was the slogan created by the Coalition Government during the 1918 Election, which was later hijacked and distorted by the public
Why was it later suggested that Addison spent his money unwisely?
When did Addison resign and what did this mean for his subsidy?
Why was militancy common among trade unions after the war?
How many workers went on strike in Glasgow in July 1919 and what for?
What was Lloyd-George's reaction to these strikes?
What did Lloyd-George refuse to do which angered many of the miners?
When and why was the Sankey Commission set up?
What did not help with the miners anger?
What other than Mines were returned to private owners after the War?
How many working days were lost in 1921?
What seemed possible in April 1921?
However what stopped a General Strike from taking place?
How many working days were lost in 1922 and what caused this increase/decrease?
How many seats did Sinn Fein win in the December 1918 election?
What did Sinn Fein do next?
What happened at the same time as Sinn Fein setting up the Government?
What did the Coalition mean for the "Irish Problem"?
Which side of the debate did Lloyd-George support first; how did he support it?
When was Marshall Law imposed in Ireland?
What happened on the 21st November 1920?
How many died between January 1919 and July 1921 in Ireland?
What were the two parties reactions to the Irish situation in early 1921?
What happened in July 1921?
After the Truce was signed, who did Lloyd George meet with in October 1921?
What was surprising about the results of these negotiations?
Why did this compromise end in such a way?
When was the Anglo-Irish Treaty signed and what were the terms agreed
CONCLUSIONS ON THE SOLUTION TO THE 'IRISH QUESTION'
What did Bonar-Law say after the fact about the Treaty?
What was Lloyd-George's role in Versailles?
What was sent to Lloyd-George at Versailles in April 1919?
What did Liberals such as Maynard Keynes suggest?
Who did Lloyd-George agree with?
Which Treaty was negotiated with Turkey after the end of WW1 and what did it lead to?
What did the new leader of Turkey want; what did he therefore do?
What was the problem with the army next pushing to the Daredenelles?
When the troops got word they were in danger, what happened next?
Why was this a bad action on Lloyd-George's part?
What did the British general actually do and what did this eventually lead to?
How did Lloyd-George's policy in Chanak offend the Conservatives?
What was the Honors Scandal? What did Lloyd-George did Lloyd-George establish from it?
The Honours Scandal showed what of Lloyd-George and the Liberals?
Why were the Conservatives seen as hypocrites when they complained about the Honors Scandal?
List several other actions of LG which showed his character
Who called a Conservative Party meeting on the 19th October 1922 and where was it held?
Chamberlain stated what at the Conservative Party? Who disagreed with him?
QUOTE FROM BALDWIN ABOUT LLOYD-GEORGE FROM THE CARLTON CLUB MEETING
Who was more moderate in his speech at the Carlton Club?
The Motion for the Party to fight the next election on their own ____________
What did the Carlton Club lead to?
CONCLUSION ABOUT WHY LLOYD-GEORGE FELL
QUOTE FROM ASQUITH ON THE 1919-22 GOVERNMENT
How did Tory MP Mowat describe Lloyd-George
