The 1945 General Election 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsASWJEC Created by: JoHastingsCreated on: 25-03-18 19:56 What did Winston Churchill do in a radio broadcast before the election? Compared the Labour party to the Nazi gestapo. 1 of 19 When did Labour ministers gain experience? The wartime coalition. 2 of 19 Who showed more enthusiasm for implementing the Beveridge report? The labour party. 3 of 19 What did people hold the conservatives responsible for? The depression. 4 of 19 Labour objectives: what did they want to establish? Welfare state. 5 of 19 Labour objectives: What did they they want to do to major industry? Nationalise it. 6 of 19 Labour objectives: What type of employment were they aiming for? Full employment. 7 of 19 Labour objectives: What would their foreign policy be based on? Co-operation. 8 of 19 When did polling take place? 5th July 1945. 9 of 19 When were the results announced? 26th July 1945. 10 of 19 How many seats did the labour party win? 393. 11 of 19 How many seats did the conservative party win? 213. 12 of 19 How many seats did the liberal party win? 12. 13 of 19 How did some historians describe the result? Clearly defined. The two party system was back but with labour and the conservatives as the main parties. 14 of 19 Even though more people voted against Labour, why was the election result still a victory? Because 12 million people voted for change. 15 of 19 What did the British people have 'total ignorance' of in 1945? The tense diplomatic situation abroad. Britain's economic and financial condition after the war. 16 of 19 Why is this important? The government was in £3800 million of debt to the USA. People believed that Britain had more money than it did. 17 of 19 What do some historians say influenced voters in the 1945 election? Poverty in the 1930s (depression). They did not want another struggle. 18 of 19 In what ways had British society been 'welded into equality' before 1945? Rationing. Conscription. Air raids. 'Total war'. 19 of 19
1. Do you agree with the view that the outcome of the election of 1945, was ‘foregone conclusion before electioneering even started’? 4,5,6 & knowledge 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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