New Liberalism 1902-1918: National Efficiency 2.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsASAQA Created by: Beth EvansCreated on: 24-02-13 17:14 Britain's National Efficiency Concern British economy and workforce were not at peak efficiency Britain would fall behind as a world leader This was heightened by: Revelations about poverty, disease and physical weakness amongst working class Physical state of soldiers volunteering for Boer War Time it took to defeat ill equipped Boer farmers Speed America and Germany were overtaking industry Growth of mobile European armies It led to criticism focusing on: System of parliamentary Government as ran by amateurs who were incapable Perceived amateurism of army officers and inadequate training of men Authority of the Treasury, conservative thinking: 'tight rein on purse strings' Advocates of national efficiency support intervention in the field of welfare and improvement of secondary education by the state Wanted expert business men for Government and military training for all men 1 of 1
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