Growth of Radicalsim

Question 1

Women’s involvement through rent strikes portrayed the growth in Radicalsim, for example Mary Barbour’s contribution.

Answer 1

This is significant because it showed the growth in radicalisation was impacted by women as they were unhappy with having to deal with high rents and poor living conditions.

Question 2

The success of the Independent Labour party in getting people elected increased the growth of radicalism, e.g John Wheatley.

Answer 2

He had a significant imgaxt as he was prominent during the war, campaigning against conscription and rent increases, he was later elected onto the Glasgow city council then became an MP in the 1922 General Election

Question 3

The growth of the ILP can be seen as a reason for the growth of radicalisation.

Answer 3

This is because by 1919 they could boast an increase in membership from 3000 to 9000 and 167 branches in Scotland. This showed how impactful they were throughout the country due to large number of supporters because of the radicalism ideology.

Question 4

The growth of radicalsim increased due to radical leaders becoming more popularised and well known

Answer 4

For example, John McLean grew popular due to his radicalisation ideas prior and post war. This is significant because his ideology was supported by the public which led to his increase in popularity