British History- IWYs Politics: Baldwin's Governments (1923 + 1924-29)

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In the October 1924 General Election, how many seats did the Conservatives win?

419

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In the October 1924 General Election, how many seats did Labour win?

151

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How many seats did the Liberals win in 1924, what was their status as a party from here on out?

40 seats-- The Liberals are officially third party

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What are two different interpretations of Baldwin's style as PM?

Lazy and unimaginative or calm and sensible

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Which 1926 event showed Baldwin's effectiveness as PM?

His handling of the 1926 General Strike well

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Which Labour MP helped the Conservatives to address the General Strike in 1926?

Ernest Bevin

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Who did Baldwin appoint as Chancellor in 1924?

Churchill

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When did Baldwin pass a housing act during his short government?

1923 Housing Act

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What did Baldwin and the Conservatives campaign on in 1929?

Elevating the successes of the Conservatives in housing and welfare, also 'safety first' slogan about caution-- this was negative for him because it was seen as complacent and lazy