How Important Was Work Done By Women In WWI To The Decision To Grant Women The Vote In 1918

How important was work done by women in WWI to the decision to grant women the vote in 1918?

In conclusion the work done by women in ww1 was of only minor importance. On the one hand it did present women in a more favourable light and provided the opportunity for the govt to give in without losing face. On the other hand political changes in the war also facilitated the granting of the vote. Furthermore while it may have provided the opportunity, without pre-war suffrage campaigns of the suffragettes and suffragists or the growing political equality from 1900 it is unlikely that the government would have come to accept that women should have the vote. Therefore without these other factors it is unlikely that war work alone could have resulted in women being granted the vote.

To what extent did the Liberal welfare reforms tackle the real causes of poverty ?

In conclusion the Liberal reforms tackled the real causes of poverty to a very small extent. On the one hand some now had money when old, sick and unemployed. Children and insured workers could get some medical treatment. A fraction of workers found jobs through exchanges and those in sweated industries benefited from better wages. The cost of large families was reduced for some due to school meals. On the other hand the reforms were too limited, they did not provide a comprehensive system to really eliminate each cause of poverty. In 1914 people could still fall below the poverty line due to old age, sickness, large families, unemployment or old age. Therefore while the reforms were a base for future governments to work on, in the period 1906-1914 poverty still remained a real issue.

To what extent were the Liberal welfare reforms 1906-1914 granted due to concern for National Security.

In conclusion concern for national security was responsible to a small extent for the introduction of welfare reforms. On the one hand the reforms were needed to create a healthier nation which to defend the Empire, On the other hand it was also to benefit industry and national efficiency. Furthermore the govt was under pressure to introduce reforms as Booth and Rowntree made more people aware of poverty. Also reforms can be seen as vote winners against Labour and Conservatives. Finally the influence of New Liberals contributed to their introduction. Therefore without these other factors it is unlikely that concern for National Security alone would have promoted welfare reforms.

How effectively did the Labour welfare reforms 1945-51 meet the needs of the British people?

In conclusion the Labour welfare reforms were very effective in meeting the needs of the people On the one hand although those on benefits did not have the income they needed, poverty overall was drastically reduced. While a social divide may have remained in education, all children were now able to get secondary education. Although Labour does not deserve all the credit, unemployment was low free and free health care was open to all. On the other hand the issue of housing was not met effectively however this was due to circumstances rather than effort. Therefore considering the scale of the problems they faced and the post war economy Labour were able to meet the needs of the British people very effectively.

Draft 1 30th march 2012 How responsible was resentment of Austrian rule in the growth of Italian nationalism by 1850?

In conclusion resentment against Austrian rule was quite responsible. On the one hand it fuelled middle class resentment with the status quo and encouraged nationalist societies to work for freedom for Austria and unification. On the other hand Napoleon’s conquest while causing resentment of foreign rule also made Italians aware of the benefits of a united Italy. Furthermore the culture of the time promoted nationalism in art literature and music. Finally the creation of the middle classes was essential through economic growth as these were key members of the nationalist groups and those who were creating and influenced by the culture of the time. Therefore these other factors were necessary to develop the resentment against Austria into nationalism so it was responsible as one factor amongst several.

How significant was the lack of unity amongst the nationalists in preventing Italian unification before 1850?

In conclusion the lack of unity of the nationalists was quite significant. On the one hand it prevented the Italians from projecting a united front against Austria. On the other hand there was also a lack of popular support from the masses for unification and the Italians lacked a leader who could have united the masses and the nationalists to provide a strong front against Austria. Finally Austria played such a dominant role in Italy and had the military might to successfully crush any uprisings. Therefore lack of unity of the nationalists was not very significant as it was one reason amongst several reasons. If there had been a united nationalist front given the strength of Austria combined with the lack of popular support and lack of leader unification would still have been hard to achieve.

How successful were the Italian nationalists by 1850? **** Hand sheet

In conclusion Italian nationalists had limited success by 1850. On the one hand there was a small increase in nationalistic feeling in the population, on the other hand it was confined to middle classes, it lacked unity amongst the nationalists and lacked the popular support of the masses. While they may have expelled foreign rulers briefly in 1st war of independence, nationalistic uprising were crushed in the 1820s and 30s and by 1850 Piedmont/Sardinia was the only Italian run state and France had troops in Rome. While the northern states had briefly united in the 1st war of independence by 1850 it was clear that the states were still deeply divided and were no closer to being unified. Therefore while nationalism may have grown slightly it still remained a minority view and had had little success in achieving its aims.

To what extent was Foreign intervention the main reason for Italian unification by 1870?

In conclusion foreign intervention from France was to a small extent a reason for Italian unification but it was not the main reason. On the one hand she provided the military might to allow the Italians to expel Austria. On the other hand France was not the driving force behind unification and the work of the Italians was also vital. Cavour was needed to gain foreign help and his diplomacy helped create the situations which Foreign help could assist with. Garibaldi’s military effort was needed for the union of the south and north. VE was the responsible for the later stages. Furthermore the decline of Austria provided the ideal backdrop for unification to take place against. Therefore without these other factors it is unlikely that French help alone would have united Italy. it was one reason amongst several reasons.

Draft 1 30th march 2012 How far does weak central government in Germany explain the growth in support for the Nazis by 1933?

In conclusion that Germany had weak govt explains the growth in support quite far. On the one hand it meant it lacked the support of the majority of the people and when they were unable to solve Germany’s problems people turned to other parties. On the other hand it was not doomed to fail nor does it explain why people found the Nazis appealing. It must be admitted that the economic crisis of 1929 was important for destabilizing the govt and just as importantly the Nazis were able to exploit this through actions and promises in order to win support. Hitler’s own personal role and was significant in explaining why people were attracted to the Nazis. That the Nazis lacked effective opposition from socialists and communists also contributed. Therefore while weak government played a role it does not fully explain the growth in support for theNazis, weak govt alone can not explain their support it also required these other factors.

To what extent does support gained through Nazi policies explain why the Nazis remained in power 1933-39?

In conclusion support from popular policies explains to a small extent why they remained in power. On the one hand for many in Germany life improved through Nazi policies therefore they did have some genuine support. On the other hand the policies also had negative effects which means that support from policies alone can’t explain why the Nazis stayed in power. Propaganda was important in winning support and preventing opposition. Furthermore the creation of a totalitarian state and legal means to remove any source of opposition also meant the Nazis remained in power. Finally the climate of fear created by terror and intimidation prevented opposition. the fact that the Nazis felt the need to create a climate of fear and block any opposition would indicate that popular policies alone could not keep them in power. Therefore while there was support, this only explains the Nazis remained in power to a small extent.

How far did the Nazi regime rely on fear and terror in order to remain in power 1933-39?

In conclusion the climate of fear and terror explains to a small extent why they remained in power. On the one hand people were too scared to speak out and this prevented opposition On the other hand the creation of a totalitarian state and legal means to remove any source of opposition also meant the Nazis remained in power Furthermore for many in Germany life improved through Nazi policies therefore they did have some genuine support. Finally Propaganda was important in winning support and preventing opposition.Therefore the use of fear and terror was not alone the reason why the Nazis stayed in power, it was just one method amongst several.

To what extent did the Nazi regime remain in power due to the weaknesses of opponents?

In conclusion the weaknesses of opponents was to a large extent the why the Nazis remained in power. On the one hand the creation of a totalitarian state and legally blocking sources of opposition meant opposition was weak and easy to remove. On the other hand the climate of fear created by terror and intimidation also prevented opposition and meant the Nazis remained in power. Furthermore for many in Germany life improved through Nazi policies therefore they did have some genuine support and propaganda was important in winning support and preventing opposition. Therefore the opponents were

Draft 1 30th march 2012 weak and this helped them remain in power to some extent. However it was not this alone which enabled them to remain in power, it was just one factor amongst several.

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