Theme 1 Britain Transformed EDEXCEL A Level History Revision Questions and Answers

What were 2 political impacts of WW1? - America overtook Britain as the world's best trading nation - The British Empire faced more challenges which threatened its survival What were some economic impacts of WW1? - Upper class had to pay death duties for deceased soldiers - Some traditional industries went into decline - Expensive healthcare (no NHS) - Short economic boom - Economic recession in the early 1920s What were some social impacts of WW1? - Millions of men were lost - More women began to work - Working class confidence in the upper class shook due to high death duties - Working class poverty - Women got the vote (1918) - Little social mobility Who was prime minister from 1918-22? David Lloyd George In what state was the economy in during his time as PM? Poor What were the cuts in government expenditure called? Geddes Axe What did Lloyd George's government become known for? Its economic incompetence How many were employed in 1922? Over 1 million What did Lloyd George promise? A country fit for heroes How many houses were built between 1918-22? Over 200,000 Why was Lloyd George's government corrupt? It sold titles to anyone to raise money for the Liberal party What group was responsible for Lloyd George's downfall? 1922 Committe