Q.1.
In 1908 old age pensions were introduced for the first time. What was the qualifying age?
Q.2.
In 1909 Job Centres were introduced. By what name were they known at the time?
Q.3.
The 1909 Budget sought to raise new taxes on the rich in order to pay for increased military spending and more spending on welfare. By what name was this budget known?
Q.4.
On what did the 1909 Budget propose to levy two new taxes, thus infuriating many members of the Lords?
Q.5.
In 1911 the Liberals managed to get an act onto the statute book that altered the powers of the Lords. They could delay certain bills only for a few months and others for no more than a couple of years. What was the name of this important Act of Parliament?
Q.6.
The 1918 Representation of the People Act gave the vote to women for the first time. Which category of women was now allowed the vote?
Q.7.
This act also gave almost all men the vote over a certain age. What was now the age qualification for men to vote?
Q.8.
The 1918 Education Act raised the school leaving age to what?
Q.9.
Who was the first female member of the House of Commons to be both elected a member, and to take her seat - in 1919?
Q.10.
What nickname did Lloyd George acquire for his success as Chancellor, and for his work during the war as Munitions Minister and War Minister, as well as his leadership as prime minister?