Political Developments: How Macmillan became PM and Suez Aftermath Flashcards
(15 cards)
When was Macmillan Prime Minister?
1957-63
What did Macmillan do with Eden over supporting Suez? How did this affect him?
Macmillan supported Eden. This did not affect him.
How much did the Suez Crisis cost Britain?
£500 million
How was Macmillan elected?
Conservatives gained opinions from MP’s on who should be Prime Minister
How were Macmillan and Home elected as PM?
They were decided to be put in that role by meetings of the most esteemed Conservative MP’s
What year was the Homicide Act passed?
1957
What year was the Betting and Gaming Act passed?
1960
What did Butler’s liberal stance suggest about the Conservatives?
They would make an effort at changing social attitudes
What type of economy did Macmillan want?
A mixed economy
What is a mixed economy?
An economy with public and private sector industries
What ideology was Macmillan under?
One-Nation Conservative
What is a One-Nation Conservative?
Someone who makes their nation benefit all individuals
How was Macmillan at dealing with the Suez Crisis?
He brushed it off as a mistake the government would learn from
How did Macmillan deal with the damaged special relationship?
He rebuilt his wartime relations with Eisenhower
What had Gaitskell called for with Eden after the Suez Crisis?
Called for Eden to resign
