The Era of Conservative Dominance (1922-1929) 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsASWJEC Created by: JoHastingsCreated on: 24-03-18 17:42 What post was invented to help the Conservative chief whip? Chairman of the Party Organisation. 1 of 21 What happened to the Conservative Central office before 1914? It was made more efficient. 2 of 21 What did constituency branches do before 1914? Control their own propaganda and chose their own candidates. 3 of 21 What did the Conservatives set up? Conservative working men's associations. 4 of 21 When were women's branches of the Conservative working men's associations set up? 1918. 5 of 21 How did ww1 help the Conservatives? Liberal party splits meant that they were included in coalitions. They stood up for patriotism. 6 of 21 Who became the Conservative leader in 1923? Stanley Baldwin. 7 of 21 Why was Stanley Baldwin respected by both Labour and Conservative MPs? He wanted to return to a 'clean government'. He treated his workforce with sympathy and understanding. He was a 'safe' politician. 8 of 21 What is considered to be Stanley Baldwin's greatest achievement? Keeping the Conservative party together. 9 of 21 Why did the middle and upper classes support the Conservatives? The people believed the Conservatives would safeguard their interests. 10 of 21 Why did a third of the working class vote Conservative? The Conservatives were patriotic- they spent a lot of money on the army, navy and airforce. They said that capitalism benefits the working class. 11 of 21 Why have the Conservatives been willing to introduce some social reforms and even adopt some degree of collectivism? To gain votes. To preserve other ideas that were seen as more important. They did not want to become a party of the past. 12 of 21 When was the widows, orphans and OAPs act? 1925. 13 of 21 When was the unemployment insurance act? What did it do? 1927. Guarantee that the government would help the unemployed. 14 of 21 When was the local government act passed? What did it do? 1929. Encouraged farmers and industrialists to expand operations and provide more jobs. 15 of 21 What changes did the Conservative government make to the BBC? Made it a public corporation. It was made to be an educational and cultural influence. 16 of 21 When was the central electricity board set up? 1927. 17 of 21 What did the central electricity board set up? The national grid. 18 of 21 When was the national grid completed? 1933. 19 of 21 When was the general strike? May 1926. 20 of 21 After how many days was the general strike defeated? 9. 21 of 21
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