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The impact of war, 1914–1922

Society in Crisis, 1906–1929: The impact of war, 1914–1922

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AqaA LevelHistory2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957

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The impact of war, 1914–19224 objectives

Politics in wartime: the 1915 coalition; Lloyd George and Bonar Law; Liberal division; the influence of the Labour Party and the 1918 constitution; the 1918 election and the Lloyd George coalition; policies, problems and Lloyd George's fall.
Economic issues: Britain's wartime economy; housing and austerity; trade unions; post-war industrial problems; the position of the staple industries and trade.
Social and cultural impact of war: role of women; reform of the franchise; unions and Labour; cultural change; issues of patriotism; conscientious objection; effect of trenches on soldiers; the war poets.
Ireland: the Easter Rising; the war of independence and the Anglo-Irish Treaty.

Coalition GovernmentRepresentation of the People Act 1918AusterityDemobilizationConscientious ObjectorWar PoetsNationalismCivil War

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing political changes, always reference specific events or legislation, such as the 1918 election or the Representation of the People Act.
Use specific examples: When discussing the impact of war on Britain's economy, include specific examples of industries or policies.

Confusing the roles of Lloyd George and Bonar Law: Remember that Lloyd George was the Prime Minister and focused on war strategy, while Bonar Law was the leader of the Conservative Party and played a supportive role.
Overgeneralizing the impact of the war: It's important to specify which sectors were affected and how, recognizing both positive and negative outcomes.

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