VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 5. The British Isles > a. Great Britain > 1933, June 12–July 27
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1933, June 12–July 27
 
World Economic Conference at London. The failure of this conference led the British government to extend its neomercantilist policy of economic nationalism. Campaign to “buy British.” Managed paper currency; control of foreign exchanges through an exchange equalization fund. Gradual but slow recovery took place.  1
 
1934
 
A highly publicized Peace Ballot demonstrated overwhelming support in Britain for disarmament and the League of Nations.  2
 
1935, June 7
 
Reconstruction of the cabinet, following a general election that continued the majority of the coalition government. Stanley Baldwin succeeded MacDonald as prime minister, and Sir Samuel Hoare became foreign secretary.  3
 
Nov
 
In a general election the Labour Party gained 95 seats, but the Unionists retained a majority of 385.  4
 
 
 
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