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1
Q
1940s
The class system
A

The class system became less rigid

2
Q

1940s

Socialism

A

Socialist ideas such as the need for collective responsibility came about
In the UK the Labour Party came into power

3
Q

1940s

The Welfare State

A

The Welfare State was introduced which meant social security payments for the unemployed

4
Q

1940s

When was the NHS founded? What did this mean?

A

1948

Free health care for all, regardless of economic background

5
Q

1940s

Nationalisation

A

Public services such as railways, post offices began to be nationalised

6
Q

1940s

Social mobility in America

A

WW2 increased social mobility in America. This was a chance for working class men to get an education if they had fought in the war, as a reward for their efforts

7
Q

1990s

Poverty

A

National Minimum Wage introduced by labour Government which reduced amount of people living in poverty