1929-1939 (The Hungry 30s)- Challenges to Stability Flashcards
1
Q
when does George V die?
A
January 1936
2
Q
who succeeds George V?
A
Edward VIII
3
Q
overview the ‘abdication crisis’?
A
- Edward VIII (a playboy) wanted to marry Wallis Simpson
- Simpson was American, divorced and soon to be again divorced; this meant she was unsuitable to be a queen
- Baldwin (PM) declared it unconstitutional for Edward VIII to marry Simpson as it contradicted his position as head of CofE; parliament agreed with Baldwin
4
Q
when did Edward VIII abdicate?
A
11th Dec 1936
5
Q
who succeeds Edward VIII?
A
George VI
6
Q
why was Baldwin praised for his handling of the ‘abdication crisis’?
A
calm and didn’t let it impact GB in any aspect
7
Q
who founded the BUF?
A
Sir Oswald Mosley
8
Q
which famous newspaper owner supported BUF?
A
Lord Rothermere (daily mail)
9
Q
how many members did the BUF have by 1934?
A
50k
10
Q
what 4 cities was BUF support the greatest, and who were their typical supporters?
A
London, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester
- young workers disillusioned with traditional party policies
- Labour supporters who had become more radical-left
11
Q
give 2 reasons why the BUF quickly lost support?
A
- Battle of Cable Street demonstrated violence
- Alignment with Hitler and his racist policies
12
Q
why did Communist Party membership grow?
A
- capitalism seemed to be collapsing
- Labour was broken
- looked good as it was Comms who were fighting fascism in Spain
13
Q
give 6 factors limiting political extremism in GB?
A
- Nat Gov took a stand (e.g. public order act 1936; forbid of wearing of political uniforms)
- Labour movement
- International events (e.g. brutality of Stalin and Hitler made extremism look bad)
- Mussolini’s invasion of Abyssinia made BUF look daft
- Recovering economy restored faith in traditional parties/policies
- BUF were too violent, CPGB too disorganised
