When did Churchill first join the Conservatives?
1900 as an MP
When did Churchill join the Liberals and when did he become minster for them?
Joined in 1904 and became minister in 1905
What three roles did Churchill have in the cabinet in 1908?
Board of Trade , Home Secretary , First Lord of Admiralty
Why did Churchill resign from the Liberals in 1915?
Failed attack on Turkey
When did he rejoin politics and to what role?
1917 as a Minister for Munitions
What was the state of the government between 1916 - 1922?
George Lloyd wartime coalition government
What was Churchill promoted to in 1924?
Chancellor of Exchequer
What were Churchill’s opinions towards social reforms?
Supported reforms believing the government had a responsibility
1910 supported the use of troops towards striking miners
1926 opposed the General Strike
What were the two economic crises in the 1920s?
1925 Gold Standard Crisis
1929 Wall Street Crash
What were Churchill’s opinions on communism and why he held those views?
Feared / disliked communism because of the 1917 Russian Revolution
Why was Churchill as a controversial figure?
He supported reform but disliked Trade Unions
Summarise Churchill 1900 - 1920
Aristocratic family and jumped between parties
Negative opinions : communism , stikes and Trade Unions
Positive opinions : protecting Britain
How many people were under the British Empire and what jobs did it open?
240 million : administration , education , farming and business
How many men were lost in WW2 and what did this cause?
750,000 men : loss of faith in patriotism and reluctance to enroll due to a strong pacifist feeling
What sections were under control vs free?
Controlled : Suez Canal and Egypt
Free : Australia , New Zealand , Canada and South Africa
What were the three main parties during the 1900 - 1920s?
1900 - 1916 Liberal : free trade , social reform and democracy
1900 - 1929 Conservative : industry , protection of the Empire and Industry
1916 - 1929 Labour : welfare, social equality and public ownership
What was the state of Britain’s industry 1920 - 1929?
Initial power : textiles , iron , steel and engineering
Industries eventually went into decline
What were the changes in society during the 1920s?
Women got more rights and there was a rise in radio and cinema improving communication
