The decline of the Liberals Flashcards
What was the root cause for the split of the Liberal party
Lloyd Gorge supported the Defence of The Realm Act which reduced people personal freedoms, this was a problem as it went against the Liberals beliefs
How did the conservatives take advantage of the Liberals
The conservatives made a deal with David Lloyd George that they would form a coupon and run the government together. This was bad as if George was to slip up the conservatives could take over
how did the Rep of the people act effect the Liberals
The act allowed more working class people to vote which gave the labour party more votes
What did Lloyd George do to get the people to not like him
He sold lordships to people and threatened turkey with war, this made people see that George was not the war hero he use to be
Who was the leader of the Liberals before Lloyd George
Herbert Asquiff, He was replaced as he wouldn’t make solid decisions
