The Boer War's impact on Britain 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWarfareA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: ConnieWillisCreated on: 04-02-18 12:44 In what ways was the British gov NOT democratic in 1899? Only 60% of adult males had the vote, and women couldn't vote 1 of 15 What was the general publics view on the Boer war? Most supported it - strong sense of patriotism and pride in the Empire 2 of 15 Why were Newspapers becoming more popular? They lowered the prices and so more could afford to buy them 3 of 15 How did politicians use this? Used newspapers as ways to get their views and opinions out 4 of 15 How did the press effect commanders? Buller's contempt for the press made him very unpopular but Roberts made the press like him and kept them away from unpleasant scenes - more popular 5 of 15 What was 'Khaki-fever'? Support for the army - more volunteers, cheering crowds etc.. 6 of 15 Who were the groups who opposed the war? Liberals, socialists, Irish Nationalists 7 of 15 Why was their religious opposition? Because they viewed it as morally wrong 8 of 15 Why was there Irish Nationalist opposition? Sympathised with the Boers as fellow victims or imperialist aggression 9 of 15 When was the khaki election? Sept 1900 - called by Salisbury 10 of 15 What was Chamberlains views on the votes? That a vote against the government is a vote for the Boers 11 of 15 What did the election results show? Conservative-Unionists had a majority - Reflect more liberal disorganisation than a vote for the war 12 of 15 What were the main ways of raising money for the war? Tax on refined sugar, imposed a levy of 1s. of exported coal and raise income tax. 13 of 15 How much of the wars cost was met by taxation? 1/3 14 of 15 How was the rest of it paid for? Borrowing 15 of 15
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