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1 From Liberalism to Socialism

2 Move from Laissez Faire Growth in labor unions Growth of Labour Party

3 Late Victorian Roots Socialist ancestors Generally middle class

4 H. M. Hyndman 1842-1921 Marx’s disciple

5 William Morris Socialist and Shopkeeper

6 The Fabians

7 Constitutionalist Socialism Working within the system

8 Problems Standard of living rising Overturning the economy not attractive

9 Other Forces Pragmatic economists Society should raise standard of living Rediscovery of poor Political democracy

10 Edwardian Developments Labour Party Taff-Vale (1901) Non-competing constituencies agreement

11 New Liberalism Newcastle Program (1891) Harcourt Budget (1894) General Election of 1906

12 Liberal Program of 1906 School lunches and medical inspections Old-Age Pensions Employment Exchanges National Health Insurance Unemployment Insurance Graduated Income Tax

13 H. H. Asquith 1852-1928 PM 1908-1916

14 David Lloyd George 1863-1945

15 Revolt against Authority Suffragettes –Civil Unrest Labor Unions –Strikes Ireland –Home Rule Demands

16 World War ends unrest Foundations of welfare state laid by 1914


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