Life in Britain Flashcards
(7 cards)
Describe what life was like in Britain in 1901.
In 1901, life in Britain was characterized by a transition from the Victorian to the Edwardian era. The quality of life was generally high, with improvements in nutrition, clothing, health, and education compared to many other countries.
Describe problems people faced with healthcare in 1901.
Wives and children of National Insurance members were excluded, as was hospital treatment, meaning many had to pay further fees, or rely on older workers’ friendly society insurance schemes, free clinics for mothers and children, and visiting pharmacists for advice.
Describe the role of the NHS when it was created in 1948.
Created in 1948, the NHS was designed to provide ‘free at the point of use’ healthcare to everyone, funded by taxes.
Describe what happened during the Titanic disaster.
Despite warnings of icebergs in the North Atlantic, the ship sailed at full speed on the night of April 14. At approximately 11:40 PM, disaster struck. The Titanic collided with an iceberg, causing a gash in its hull that led to the flooding of its watertight compartments.
Describe the challenges faced by the Windrush generation in Britain.
They faced hostility, discrimination, and racism
Explain how the creation of the NHS changed people’s lives.
For the first time, people in Britain could access doctors, hospitals, and treatments without worrying about how to pay.
Explain why the Titanic is remembered as a major historical event.
Titanic was an innovation at the time, and was advertised as the unsinkable ship. Because of the fame it got, after the titanic sank new laws regarding safety at sea were created.
