Politics in Britain 1918-1979

Questions on the information provided in the textbook for Edexcel/ Pearson Paper 1 & 2. 

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What political party was in power from 1918-1922?
Liberal-Conservative coalition
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What was the Cash for Honours incident 1920?
When honours were granted in exchange for direct cash payments to politicians
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Why did the Liberals fall from the electoral system?
Due to the cash for honours system, FPTP, the chanak incident, etc.
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What year were the Labour Party in power?
1924
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Why were the Labour Party more successful than the Liberals?
They had a more united front and good leadership.
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What years did Stanley Baldwin lead the Conservatives?
1923-24
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How did Baldwin's Slogan 'Safety First' help him win the election?
It showed his respect from the working class for his financial competence.
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What was the 1948 Representation of the People's Act?
The plural vote between Oxford and Cambridge was removed.
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Why was the National Gov formed in 1931?
MacDonald lost his party and almost resigned until the public voted in huge numbers for unity with the Tories.
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What political party did Oswald Mosley form in 1932?
British Union of Fascists
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Why did Labour win the 1945 election by a large margin?
They were a respectable party during WWII and promised to implement the Beveridge Report
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What book did Harold Macmillan write between 1957-63?
The Middle Way
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When was the Post-War Consensus carried out?
1951-79
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By 1963, how much unemployment was there?
878,000
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How does Ted Heath attempt to end the consensus?
With his Seldom Park Programme introducing monetarism
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What year did Margaret Thatcher become PM?
1979
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