Britain During the Inter-war Period

Which British PM implemeneted a series of policies after WWI to improve the lives of British citizens?

• Winston Churchill

• David Cameron

• Tony Blair

• David Lloyd George

Which of the following were reasons for a decline in British exports before WWI? Select two from the choices below.

• British goods were becoming more expensive compared due to a lack of investment in new machinery.

• American/European manufacturers were more productive.

• Britain's government implemented a policy of protectionism.

What action did mine owners take to remain competitive with American/European coal producers? Pick two options.

• Highered wages to encourage more people to work there & increase productivity.

• Cut wages.

• Did nothing.

• Reduced their workforces.

The Dawes Plan of 1924 badly affected British coal mines. What did Winston Churchill do in an effort to stabilise the economy?

• Implemented the 'Gold Standard'

• Implemented a series of spending cuts.

• Cut government spending in areas such as housing & social welfare.

What happened on 1st May 1926 in Britain?

• The British Government announced a series of fiscal measures to deal with rising unemployment and inflation.

• The MFGB secured the support of the Trade Union Congress to call a general strike.

• The miners were given increased working hours.

• The MFGB attempted to gain better working hours for the miners.

True or False: the General Strike that took place on the 3rd May 1926, resulted in the Trade Disputes & Trade Unions Act of 1927. This outlawed any further general strikes.

• True

• False

What was the National Government?

• A government for the people, of the people, by the people.

• A government that was elected as a result of a snap election.

• A government formed to better deal with the Wall Street Crash.

• A government which had representatives from all political parties to help deal with the economic crisis faced by Britain.

Which of the following were the main industries in Jarrow? Select multiple answers.

• Iron manufacturing

• Steel manufacturing

• Aluminium manufacturing

• Shipbuiling

What % of people were unemployed in Jarrow as a result of Palmer's shipyard closing down.

• 54%

• 15%

• 65%

• 72%

What was the aim of the Jarrow March?