British History Edexcel A Level Exam Questions and Answers

In the 1918 election what percent of the vote did the Conservatives get?39 What was the effect of the Wall Street Crash on British exports?They fell by half How many were unemployed in 1932?3 million How many new houses were built in the 30s and how many of them were council houses?2 million, 700 000 How many members did the BUF have?50 000 in 1934 What was Labour's majority cut to in the 1950 election?5 seats How many Etonians were in Macmillan's government?35 How much debt was Britain in post WWI?3.2 billion How many fish and chip shops were there in the 20s?20 000 What was the bill for nationalisation?2 billion How much was given to create British Leyland?25 million How much did Heath cut spending by?330 million What percent of the general strike miners lost their jobs?30 In the post war period what percent did unemployment rarely get above?2 Under Atlee, how many MPs were sponsored by the unions?120 Under Atlee, how many government committees did union leaders sit on?60 Under Wilson, what percent of strike action was unofficial?90 How many public sector workers went on strike during the Winter of Discontent?1.5 million