Asquith and lloyd George

Question 1

impact of war on liberal party(historical interpretations)

Answer 1

-Dangerfield: Liberal party terminally ill on eve of first world war
-Wilson: compares Liberal party to an old man of eve of the war and war was a rampant omnibus

Question 2

herbert Asquith world war 1

Answer 2

-wanted to satisfy both camps of his party
-succesful initially with voluntary conscription
-however, criticised for wait and see approach as there was more pressure
-shell crisis in 1915 led to forming of coalition government
-rift with lloyd George led to him eventually resigning

Question 3

1916 disasters

Answer 3

-battle of Jutland and somme offensive indicated war Strat not working
-easter rising reminded public of issues in ireland
-asquith’s attempt to reduce power of lloyd George backfired and led to resignation

Question 4

lloyd George in ww1

Answer 4

-seen as strong, energetic and decisive
-war cabinet was successful
-did not always agree with army generals
-maurice debate 1918 exposed PM’s alleged lying over number go british troops in France