Flashcards in Unseen Prose Deck (56)
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When was the end of the British Empire?
1945
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In what decade was the need for collective responsibility as the class system became less rigid?
1945-55
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When did the Labour Party come into power?
1945-55
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When did social security payments for the unemployed begin?
1945-55
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When did the NHS begin?
1948
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When were public services nationalised? E.g. gas and electricity
1945-55
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When was the end of WW2?
1945
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When was a time of mass immigration from West Indies, India and Pakistan - SS Empire Windrush?
1945-55
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What did SS Empire Windrush bring to the UK?
Nearly 500 Caribbeans - men who had fought for Britain
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When did India gain independence and led to the partition of India and Pakistan?
1947
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When was the UN formed to maintain world peace and an international dialogue?
1945-55
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When did America enter WW2?
1941
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In which decade was industrialisation and capitalism thriving in America?
1945-55
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What did WW2 do for America?
Lifted it into prosperity
Established it as a ‘global superpower’
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What was there a changing sense of national identity in the US in 1945-55?
Immigrants poured in such as the Irish and Polish communities. Also reinforced the notion of the American Dream
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What happened to women following the end of WW2?
Some continued to work in manufacturing jobs and gained some independence outside the domestic home
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Did WW2 have a unifying effect in America?
Yes, there was widespread patriotism and faith in America
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What did America fear in 1945-55?
Communism. Seen to be at odds with American values of democracy, freedom and self-sufficiency
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When did the Cold War start between the Soviet Union and the USA?
1945
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What occurred as a result of the Cold War?
An undercurrent of xenophobia towards immigrants and anti-semitism
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When was the contraceptive pill introduced in the UK?
1961
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What did the introduction of the contraceptive pill create in the UK?
A sexual revolution and the notion of ‘free love’ without fear of pregnancy
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When were abortion and homosexuality legalised in the UK?
1967
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When did women strike over equal pay at Ford factory in Dagenham?
1968
25
When did the troubles begin in Northern Ireland?
1968
26
When was the British army sent to Northern Ireland to restore order?
1969
27
When did the Troubles last until?
The Good Friday agreement in 1998
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Why was the influence of the Lost Generation in USA in 1955-60s?
Many young soldiers believed that fighting a ‘just war’ would create a new world based upon ethical principles. The lost generation didn’t experience post war patriotism. They saw social problems and the disregard for these issues.
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When did the Civil Rights Movement begin?
1954
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