why was war bad for the Liberal Party?

Question 1

there was a need for greater state intervention

Answer 1

workers, munitions, foods etc.
however this went against Liberal values

Question 2

1914-16 ‘shell’ shortage and need for more munitions

Answer 2

this was eventually resolved by DLG as Minister of Munitions, but Liberals were slow to react due to issues of state intervention

Question 3

end of ‘free trade’ ideas

Answer 3

tariffs were needed during war, and introduced on luxury items in 1915

Question 4

Asquith was forced to reunite with Conservatives and Labour

Answer 4

for the war effort
created a ‘Coalition’ Government weakening power for the Liberals

Question 5

In 1916 Asquith was replaced by DLG as PM

Answer 5

this split the Liberal party, as some still supported Asquith

Question 6

Maurice Debate 1918

Answer 6

Asquith led opposition to DLG in the House of Commons (over troop figures in trenches)
highlights a split in the party