Essays Tagged: "Liberal"

This essay is is about the story and life of Winston Curchill, the leader of Great Britain during W.W.II

budgets and protective tariffs. In 1904 he "crossed the floor of the House" to take a seat with the Liberal Party.Churchill also kept busing out writing. His political ambition was evident in his sole ... s political career helped him learn about British politics and prepare for cabinet office.After the Liberals won the election in 1905, Churchill was appointed undersecretary at the Colonial Office, wh ...

(14 pages) 199 0 3.8 Apr/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

A comparison of Canada's main national political parties

se varying political views, Canada has four official national political parties to choose from: the Liberals (who are currently in power), the Progressive Conservatives, the New Democrats, and the Ref ... NDP has become a large force in Canadian politics, becoming an alternative to the Conservatives and Liberals. (Morton, pgs.12-27, 1986)Even to the casual Canadian political observer, the NDP is genera ...

(17 pages) 162 0 4.5 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

This is an essay about the achivements of William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli.

e biggest difference between them was that Disraeli ledthe Conservative Party and Gladstone led the Liberal Party.Benjamin Disraeli was born in London. He was Jewish until 1817 when he becameChristian ... toria became empress of India, which were two of his greatestachievements.William Gladstone led the Liberal Party and served four times as prime minister(1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886, and 1892-1894). He ...

(2 pages) 43 0 4.3 Oct/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

This essay compares the programs of England's Prime Ministers, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disreli.

gn .They were different from each other because they led different political parties. Gladstone was Liberal and Disraeli was conservative.William Ewart Gladstone was born in Liverpool, December 29, 18 ... Church (Oxford). It was here that he decided he wanted to be a politician.William Gladstone led the Liberal Party and served four times as Prime Minister of Great Britain (1880-1885, 1868-1874, 1892-1 ...

(2 pages) 36 0 3.7 Oct/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

Assess the Significance of the question of Parliamentary Reform in the Careers of Gladstone and Disraeli 1865-68?

express arguments against reform. The two best known were Cranborne for the Conservatives, and the Liberal, Lowe. The latter said in 1865:I regard as one of the greatest dangers with which this count ... classes had the 'moral right to come within the pale of the constitution'. In 1866 he and Russell's Liberal government introduced a parliamentary reform bill to extend the franchise in the boroughs to ...

(8 pages) 48 0 3.8 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Gladstone's ministry of 1868-74.

Gladstone was a complex man whose liberal principles clashed with the strong Anglican conservative influences of his early life; in ad ... sciously realised this - was torn between rational support for Christian principles, with all their liberal and even radical ideals, and the instinctive Right-wing protection of the privileges of the ... an and opportunist desperate to hold onto power and for whom it happened to be convenient to uphold liberal ideals. For a start, he had originally defected to the Liberals in a large part because he c ...

(6 pages) 35 0 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Federalism and the French Canadian - Pierre Trudeau.

and claiming our democracy is broken (it seems quite ironic that once Trudeau gained control of the Liberal party, and in turn, the country, he did not relinquish it for sixteen years, save for a nine ... eau would not have had the extensive contact with the other provinces that he had after joining the Liberals and certainly after becoming Prime Minister. Obviously, Western Canadian issues would not h ...

(6 pages) 50 0 3.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Did the British Liberal Government of 1906-14 create the early Welfare State?

In January 1906 the Liberals came to power after winning the general election by a massive majority over the Tories. Onc ... began to lead to an increase in popularity and support from the working class voters. Therefore the Liberal Party, in order to attract votes towards them had to undergo radical changes by changing fro ... attract votes towards them had to undergo radical changes by changing from 'Old Liberalist' to 'New Liberal' views and ideas.The works of Charles Booth and Seebohm Rowntree were able to gain attention ...

(3 pages) 47 0 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Conservatism vs. Liberalism between 1886 and 1906.

In the following essay I will consider the two questions; why were the liberals out of power for so much of the period 1886-1906 and how do historians explain Conservative ... plain Conservative success in the period 1886-1906.At first glance it seems a simple answer why the liberals were out of power for all but 3 years (as a minority government) out of 20, the simple answ ... ut of power for all but 3 years (as a minority government) out of 20, the simple answer is that the liberal party was weakened, seemingly beyond repair when in 1886 ninety-three liberal MP's left the ...

(5 pages) 108 0 5.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Biography on Pierre Elliott Trudeau

did not sound like other politicians. On February 28, 1968, when he announced his candidacy for the Liberal leadership, he quipped "To be quite frank, if I try to analyze it, well, I think in the subc ... ell, I think in the subconscious mind of the press it started out like a huge practical joke on the Liberal Party." This insouciance could as easily sound glib and uncaring. His infamous musing in Win ...

(4 pages) 37 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

A conservative government would effect the engineering (or surveying) profession differently compared to a more liberal government. Do you agree? Provide clear arguments to support your position

Certainly, I agree that a conservative government and a liberal government would effect the engineering profession. Here are some differences:· ... profession. Here are some differences:· Conservatives believe in limited government. Liberals believe in intrusive government when required to achieve societal needs. (Exception: social ... s and pornography.)· Conservatives believe in individual freedom and responsibility. Liberals believe in sacrificing individual freedom for socially desirable outcomes. Liberals believe ...

(1 pages) 50 0 3.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

The greatest Canadian

1948, he answered the call of politics, winning the federal seat of Algoma-East as a member of the Liberal Party. He immediately became Minister of External Affairs, as well as serving as president o ... mmittee said he had "saved the world".On the heels of this award, Pearson won the leadership of the Liberal Party in 1958. He quickly went about transforming the languishing party, recruiting young ta ...

(6 pages) 27 0 2.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers

Conservative and Liberal Ideologies in Canada

a seemingly never-ending tug-of-war between two opposing forces, the ideologies of conservatism and liberalism. Over time, these fundamental tenets, as represented by the political parties with corres ... (often Christian) values, government regulation of the economy, and close ties to the monarchy. The Liberal Party on the other hand, who can, for the most part, be found just left of center on the pol ...

(14 pages) 89 0 4.5 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Essay On Lloyd George's Life

brother, Richard Lloyd, a shoemaker in Llanystumdwy, Caernarvonshire.Lloyd George joined the local Liberal Party and became an alderman on the Caernarvon County Council. He took part in several polit ... Society on the need to tackle the issue of land ownership.In 1890 Lloyd George was selected as the Liberal candidate for the Caernarvon Borough constituency. A by-election took place later that year ...

(5 pages) 21 1 4.6 Apr/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Gough Whitlam Dismissal

as seen as a threat to the previous Australian way of life. The changes went against everything the Liberal government, of the previous twenty-three years had sought to protect- the private sector. In ... reased personal rights for the people and previously down-trodden minorities severely unsettled the Liberal Party, and upset the Liberal Senators, who began to make the Whitlam government's term incre ...

(2 pages) 27 0 5.0 May/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

The impact of the First World War on Britain and Germany

ion was noticing the changing war effort but due to increasing problems in the government under the Liberal Party during 1916 and 1917, food was rationed in 1918 as well as the scale of alcohol. All t ... he political arena. During the first year of World War One the country was under the control of the Liberal party with Herbert Asquith as Prime Minister. As the approval in the government declined gre ...

(9 pages) 33 0 5.0 May/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War I

Britain history from 1800 to 1900

e any danger of revolution through many reforms. During the 19 th century, Britain was the model of liberalism.Britain was a constitutional monarchy where the power of the king was restricted by the p ... stem developped in a most democratic way.Politicly, the country was divided into two big parts, the Liberals and the Conservatives.During the 19th century, Britain was the most powerful country in Eur ...

(8 pages) 36 0 0.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Gabriel Garcia Marquez' use of historical events and their fictionalization in his novel One Hundred Years Of Solitude.

from Spain in 1810 it has been faced with political hardships. The two main political parties, the Liberals and the Conservatives have fought most brutally and gruesomely resulting in Columbia's deva ... he people from the Caribbean coast are called "the costenos," which are said to be more radical and Liberal, whereas the people from the central highlands, "the cochaos," are said to be reformed and C ...

(7 pages) 31 0 2.5 Dec/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature > Authors

The 2003 Election Campaign

eader of the opposition John Brogden claiming he is too inexperienced for the job and declaring the Liberal Party simply does not have the resources required to lead the NSW government.Their advertise ... emphasis the stability of the NSW government over the period Bob Carr has been in office as Premier.Liberal Policies Although the Liberal Party has offered improvements in the same areas as Labor, the ...

(3 pages) 8 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Government and Political System of Canada

Federal political office in Canada has been monopolized by two parties, the Liberals and Conservatives (officially the Progressive Conservatives after 1942), although minority ... al, economic, language, and religious groups that make up Canadian society.Of the two, however, the Liberals have been far more successful in this century. A major factor in Liberal dominance has been ... mbers in the House of Commons. This success has been as much a function of Conservative mistakes as Liberal skill. In the early years of Confederation the Conservatives held a majority of Quebec's sea ...

(5 pages) 30 0 4.3 Dec/2008

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays > Travel Descriptions