Early 20th Century British Political and Social Changes Quiz

In 1903, the commission reported the use of coolie (indentured) labour in the UK Empire, specifically in the West Indies and South Africa. The commission's criticism of their treatment sparked a national scandal, highlighting the mistreatment of these labourers.

Tariff Reform in 1903, led by Joseph Chamberlain, aimed to impose duties on imports to protect against cheaper foreign goods, give preferential treatment to the Empire, and potentially increase tariffs to counter competition.

The correct answer highlights the key reasons such as poverty, low pay, poor health, and inequality as the driving factors behind the need for reforms in the UK.

During the Liberal Reforms, there was a significant shift in leadership, with Asquith taking over from Campbell-Bannerman and forming a coalition government with Lloyd George. The primary goal of the reforms was to challenge the power of the House of Lords and strengthen the liberal movement.

The correct answer highlights key Liberal reforms such as the 1906 Trade Disputes Act and the significant increase in trade union membership. The incorrect answers do not align with the reforms implemented during that time period and are therefore not correct.

The correct answer is the implementation of the 1906 Education Provision of School Meals Act, which allowed local authorities to provide school meals to children with poor parents. This reform was a significant step in addressing child poverty and highlighting the influence of Labour pressure on Liberal policies.

The 1907 Education Medical Inspection Act focused on annual inspections of elementary kids to prevent diseases like TB through the Medical Department in the Board of Education.

The essential reforms in the 1908 Children and Young Persons Act included the establishment of Borstals and juvenile courts, banning the buying of alcohol and tobacco for minors, and legally holding parents responsible for their children's welfare. The incorrect answers provided above demonstrate actions that would not align with the goals of child protection and welfare in the Act.

The 1908 Old Age Pensions Act introduced non-contributory pensions for elderly individuals, providing financial support to singles over 70 and couples. This reform aimed to address the needs of elderly individuals without sufficient means of support in a time when the average life expectancy was only 57 years.

The 1909 Trade Boards were created to assist workers in the 'sweated' industry by setting minimum pay levels in jobs where there was no trade union, not to establish maximum working hours, provide tax breaks for corporations, or promote child labor.

The 1910 Labour Exchanges were established to assist the unemployed in finding jobs by setting up 410 labour exchanges. While they were greeted with enthusiasm, there were complaints of long queues and excessive bureaucracy, rather than providing financial assistance, training programs, or promoting entrepreneurship.

The Liberal Reforms led to the beginnings of the Welfare State and addressed distressing issues such as the Great Depression, rather than causing the rise of an authoritarian regime, increase in poverty rates, or an expansion of military power.

The correct answer highlights the restrictions and deficiencies in the insurance schemes, such as limited age coverage, gender bias, lack of comprehensive medical treatments, and other issues.

The People's Budget of 1909-10 included a series of taxes aimed at the wealthy, such as death duties, income tax on high earnings, duties on petrol, spirits, and tobacco, super tax on high earnings, and a tax on land sold at a profit. It was opposed by the Tories and rejected by the House of Lords, breaking the constitutional convention.

The People's Budget of 1909 had significant effects as it led to intense argument and debate, causing the budget not to be passed initially. This resulted in an election being called in January 1910, with the Liberals remaining in office after forming a coalition. The Home Rule Bill was eventually passed after the power of the House of Lords was reduced.

The correct answer outlines the specific reasons for passing the Parliament Bill, including the need for reform, the democratic nature of the country, and the limitation of the House of Lords' power. The incorrect answers provide misleading information or completely incorrect statements that do not align with the historical context of the Parliament Bill.

The correct answer details the specific events surrounding the passing of the Parliament Bill in May 1911, highlighting the 3rd Reading in the Commons and the support from Tories and bishops.

Suffragists primarily used peaceful tactics and petitions to advocate for women's right to vote, rather than resorting to violence, boycotts, or radical methods.

The Suffragettes were known for their extreme tactics of using marches, rallies, interrupting meetings, throwing stones at buildings, and ambushing Cabinet Ministers to push for women's right to vote.

The correct answer provides a detailed explanation of how Liberals actually dealt with Women's Suffrage, showcasing the complexities and divisions within the Liberal party at the time.

The success of the Suffragettes movement can be attributed to their use of militancy, which brought publicity and support. Additionally, the opposition forces had to become more proactive in countering propaganda, leading to the foundation of the National League for Opposing Women Suffrage. The series of suffrage bills passed between 1908 and 1911 helped put Votes for women back on the political agenda, while the success of the WSPU forced the NUWSS to take on a more active role and increase their membership.