The Liberal reforms, the People’s Budget, the clash with the Lords and the Parliament Act of 1911 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How many seats did the Labour Party win in the 1906 general election?
How many seats did the Labour Party win in the 1906 general election?
397 seats
How much did the Boer War (1899-1902) cost Britain?
How much did the Boer War (1899-1902) cost Britain?
£22 million
In which year were school meals introduced as part of Liberal reforms?
In which year were school meals introduced as part of Liberal reforms?
1906
What was the minimum age to receive old-age pensions introduced in 1908?
What was the minimum age to receive old-age pensions introduced in 1908?
Over 70
What was the maximum annual income for NI sickness scheme eligibility?
What was the maximum annual income for NI sickness scheme eligibility?
£160
How long could unemployment benefits be claimed under the NI scheme?
How long could unemployment benefits be claimed under the NI scheme?
Up to 15 weeks
How much money did Lloyd George need to raise with the People's Budget?
How much money did Lloyd George need to raise with the People's Budget?
£16 million
When did the People's Budget finally come into effect?
When did the People's Budget finally come into effect?
April 1910
When did the House of Lords reject the People's Budget?
When did the House of Lords reject the People's Budget?
November 1909
What was the core idea of New Liberalism?
What was the core idea of New Liberalism?
Govt needed greater role in people's lives