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- 1What were the school boards doing that sparked the 1902 Education Act?They were letting poorer children in to secondary education (with gov money) even though it was illegal.
- 2Corn Lawsprotection of domestic farmers from foreign competition by taxing imported corn.
- 3Juvenile courts and remand homes.form of judging and punishment for children, part of the 1908 childrens act
- 4CoalitionTwo parties in government working together to run the country. E.g. in WW1
- 5Taff ValeA case that lost the government and Balfour support as they sided with employers over a strike about working conditions.
- 6Chinese Slaverybig scandal for the British Gov as not only were they using slaves in very bad conditions but also workers in Britain feared that they would be replaced and have no work.
- 7Jameson RaidAttempted coup in Transvaal to make it look as if the Boers needed the British to step in and take control of the situation. It failed and was scandal of Britain.
- 8Boer war.British attempt to gain control in Africa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boer_Wars - 9Tariff ReformTaxes on imports and exports to places not in the empire in hope of making more money to fund reforms. Chamberlain pushed it but Balfour on the fence. Increased the price of food 'the big loaf'
- 10Free TradeNo barriers or taxes on imports/exports meaning lower prices for food.
- 11Unionism=Conservatives
- 12Anglican schools.Schools run by the church.
- 13Non-conformistsPeople who don't go with the church.
Chamberlain was one.
They were out raged by the 1902 Education Act. - 14Imperialisttaking over territory in order to expand and strengthen a country's position.
- 15Trade gap.More imports into a country than what is being exported.
- 16How many below the poverty line in late 1800s?One third
- 17Poverty Line.People in the late 1800 measured in terms of poverty.
- 18Home RuleIndependent rule for Ireland. (republicans)
- 19ConservatismLittle state intervention. Social Reform only if necessary.
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