One-Nation Conservatism: Adapting to Capitalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of capitalism in the 19th century had minimal state intervention?
What type of capitalism in the 19th century had minimal state intervention?
Laissez-faire capitalism
How did Disraeli describe the divide between rich & poor in Britain?
How did Disraeli describe the divide between rich & poor in Britain?
Two nations
When did Disraeli serve his main term as Conservative Prime Minister?
When did Disraeli serve his main term as Conservative Prime Minister?
1874-1880
What was the title of Disraeli's 1845 novel about the working class?
What was the title of Disraeli's 1845 novel about the working class?
Sybil, or The Two Nations
What principle meant the wealthy had a duty to care for the less fortunate?
What principle meant the wealthy had a duty to care for the less fortunate?
Paternalism
One-Nation Conservatism accepted what approach to solving social problems?
One-Nation Conservatism accepted what approach to solving social problems?
State intervention in economy & society
What did the Reform Act of 1867 extend to working-class men?
What did the Reform Act of 1867 extend to working-class men?
Right to vote
When was the Public Health Act passed to address industrial town health issues?
When was the Public Health Act passed to address industrial town health issues?
1875
What post-WWII service did Conservatives accept during the Post-War Consensus?
What post-WWII service did Conservatives accept during the Post-War Consensus?
National Health Service (NHS)
When did Harold Macmillan serve as Prime Minister?
When did Harold Macmillan serve as Prime Minister?
1957 to 1963
What did Thatcherism emphasise instead of One-Nation principles?
What did Thatcherism emphasise instead of One-Nation principles?
Individualism & free-market policies
What were Edmund Burke's life dates?
What were Edmund Burke's life dates?
1729-1797
When was the Education Act (Butler Act) establishing free secondary education passed?
When was the Education Act (Butler Act) establishing free secondary education passed?
1944
What gap did One-Nation Conservatism seek to bridge?
What gap did One-Nation Conservatism seek to bridge?
Between different social classes