britain transformed deference Flashcards
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how did ROPA decline deference
more people had the right to vote, it was no longer dominated by the middle classes
how did the emergence of labour decline deference
there was a party created to suit the needs of the working classes, this with ROPA increased their position
how did world war one impact deference
- death duties hit upper classes massively with many losing money and power
- high death toll, everyone was experiencing loss
how did the general strike decrease deference
the OMS made middle and upper classes realise the work of working classes, a newfound respect
how did the great depression decrease deference
everyone was facing financial ruin HOWEVER the north and industries was hit the worst
how did the great depression increase deference
means tests which were humiliating
did world war 2 decrease deference?
sharing of bomb shelters
rationing
EMS
mixing within the trenches
did world war 2 increase deference?
evacuations reinforced class prejudices
how did the NHS decline deference
because everyone had the rights to healthcare, there was no longer a need to pay to survive
how did deference change in the 1950s
end of rationing and relaxation of consumer credit caused a rise in working class prosperity
how did the 1960s satire boom decrease deference
upper class people in power were being criticised in the public eye, changing the belief they were superior to others
when was the profumo affair
1961
how did the profumo affair lead to a decline in deference
people realised that you cant be trusted just because of social standing and wealth
shaking the confidence of the upper classes
