Labour divisions and Conservative fall from power 1964 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: DanielGregoryCreated on: 27-04-22 10:47 Where did Harold Wilson hold informal political discussions with his closest advisors? No. 10 Downing Street Kitchen 1 of 12 Who did Wilson fear would remove himself and George Brown from power? James Callaghan and Roy Jenkins 2 of 12 Was Wilson a Gaitskellite or Bevanite? Bevanite 3 of 12 What happened after the 1959 election that displeased the british public? Conservative government under Macmillan allowed increased immigration 4 of 12 Why was Ted Heath unpopular compared to Wilson? Wilson had a working class background with greater charisma 5 of 12 How much debt did the Labour government take on in 1964? £376 million 6 of 12 What scandal happened in 1963 that damaged the credibility of the Macmillan premiership? The Profumo Affair 7 of 12 What new government department was established in 1964 to tackle the budget deficit? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) 8 of 12 Why was the Concorde significant to Britain in the 1960’s? It was a symbol for technological and scientific progress which pushed Britain on a new course 9 of 12 Who became PM after the resignation of Harold Macmillan? Alec Douglas-Home 10 of 12 What was Wilson’s stance on the EEC? He held no strong opinion on the matter 11 of 12 What was the main economic policy undertaken by Wilson, in order to unite Labour? Modernisation 12 of 12
To what extent was Labour's defeat in the 1959 General Election the result of internal divisions in the party? 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings
'Divided parties don't win elections'. How valid is this view in explaining Conservative ascendency over Labour in the years 1951-64? 5.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings
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