Five days that changed britain bbc documentary (student question sheet)
1. Five Days That Changed Britain – BBC Documentary
1. What were the results of the 2010 election? (5 marks)
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2. What happened after the election results were announced? (5 marks)
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3. Why did the Conservatives not form a government after the election? (5 marks)
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4. Explain the deal that led to the formation of a coalition government. (10 marks)
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5. What happens (or might happen) when there are disagreements? (5 marks)
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6. How did the Liberal Democrats feel about the deal? Include Leaders, MPs, and Party
Members. (10 marks)
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7. How did the Conservatives feel about the deal? Include Leaders, MPs, and Party Members.
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8. What happened to Gordon Brown and Labour? (5 marks)
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9. How will having a coalition affect the functions of parliament? (25 marks)
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