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King-Byng Crisis Overview by blabdude123 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

After Prime Minister King requested the dissolution of parliament to avoid a vote of non-confidence, Governor General Byng denied the request and instead called on the opposition Conservative party to form a government under Arthur Meighen. However, the new Conservative government collapsed after just 5 days, sparking controversy as King demanded independence from Britain in decisions regarding the government. While the Liberal party faced scandal earlier in the year, polls showed over 75% of voters support

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