Philip Snowden, 1st Viscount Snowden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/philip-snowden-1st-viscount-snowden

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Philip Snowden, 1st Viscount Snowden born?July 18, 1864
2. When did Philip Snowden, 1st Viscount Snowden die?May 15, 1937
3. What is the key political role?Chancellor of the Exchequer (1924, 1929-1931)
4. Who was Philip Snowden?Philip Snowden was a British politician who helped the Labour Party become a serious government force and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
5. What did he want to change about the economy?He believed capitalism was unfair and wanted a socialist future with wealth sharing and a welfare state.

Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.
Socialism: A political and economic theory advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
Chancellor of the Exchequer: The senior government minister responsible for the nation's economy and public finances.
National Government (1931): A coalition government formed in Britain during an economic crisis, comprising members from different major parties.