A Level History Q&A Package

1884 The year when Britain agreed to a division which gave Boers control of some land too Cape Province/Natal Areas which Britain gained control over in 1884 Transversaal/Orange Free State Areas which Boers gained control over in 1884 Joseph Chamberlain Who plotted with the aggressive British hig...

1625 Charles becomes king of Britain, forced parliament granted two subisides of tonnage and poundage for one year. 1626 The york house conference, attempt to impeach buckingham, commoms complain about the collection of tonnage and poundage without consent, charles dissolved parliament, privy counc...

Conviction politics The belief that politics should be down to the individual ideas of each politician, not compromise/consensus Thought private companies were more efficient than government agencies as they had to make a profit whereas the government could afford to be wasteful What did Thatcher t...

What were the Conservatives' policies in the mid-1850s? - Had realised they needed to abandon protectionism and support free trade - Needed to attract industry and commerce to support them over the Liberals What were the Conservatives' party splits in the mid-1850s? - The Conservatives failed to ...

How did British policy in Africa change after the 1890s? It became more assertive - there were bases established for strategic value or trade. How did protectorates reinforce British influence in Africa? Provided better security to pre-existing ports, markets or resources. New territories taken to ...

'Swing to the East' c.1800s - A shift in priority from the West towards Africa and Asia, with a preference for trade over conquest and control. What materials were sought after in Africa? Coal, iron, timber. Explain an economical reason for early expansion into Africa. Seeking resources to manuf...

Married Women's Property Act 1882 Women in New Zealand given the vote. 1893 When did the Women's Social and Political Union form? 1903 Qualification of Women Act 1907 Plural Voting Bill 1912 Cat and Mouse Act 1913 When did the Great War begin? 28th July 1914 The Representation of the People...

Evelyn Baring is Consul-General in Egypt Emily Hobhouse produced detailed report on conditions in concentration camps in Boer War 1901 General election in Britain- rejected Chamberlain's proposals in favour of Liberal's proposals 1906 London Colonial Conference for leaders from Britain and whi...

Gladstone's periods as liberal Prime minister Gladstone's first ministry 1868-74 Great reform Issues Gladstone faced during his first term -Crimean war in 1850s revealed a number of inefficiencies in the army and the civil service -Increasing Urban society meant that state intervention concern...

Who was the Prime Minister ? Clement Attlee What were Attlee's main goals? enforce socialism, tax the rich to fund government projects to help all citizens. what was the beverage report 1942? Post war consensus agreed by labour that was applicable in Britain until destroyed by Thatcher. What wer...

In the 1918 election what percent of the vote did the Conservatives get?39 What was the effect of the Wall Street Crash on British exports?They fell by half How many were unemployed in 1932?3 million How many new houses were built in the 30s and how many of them were council houses?2 million, 700...

When did the First Fleet arrive at Botany Bay? 18th January 1788 Who was in command of the First Fleet? Arthur Phillip Who was aboard the fleet? Convicts who had been transported rather than receiving the death penalty Why was a prison colony in New South Wales necessary? Petty crime was spiralli...

Charles I supported which form of Protestantism? Arminianism What was the name of Charles I's favourite at the start of his reign? Duke of Buckingham Name two military defeats that caused opposition in parliament to Charles' favourite. Cadiz and La Rochelle What did Charles levy that was equiva...

What were 2 political impacts of WW1? - America overtook Britain as the world's best trading nation - The British Empire faced more challenges which threatened its survival What were some economic impacts of WW1? - Upper class had to pay death duties for deceased soldiers - Some traditional indust...