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Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)
The World Wars and their legacies: Britain, 1914–1964 (A-: Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964
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Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)6 objectives
- The impact of the Second World War on British politics: Churchill as wartime leader; ‘the Labour landslide’ of 1945; Labour ideology and policies.
- Political developments: Conservative dominance from 1951 and political consensus; division within the Labour Party; Conservatism and the Establishment; Labour victory in 1964.
- Economic developments: mobilisation of resources in wartime; post-war boom; balance of payments issues and 'stop-go' policies; changes to British industry and trade; new technology.
- Social changes and divisions: austerity and the impact of war; post-war boom and growth of affluence; consumerism and changes in position of women and youth; immigration and racial tensions.
- Developments in social policy: the Beveridge Report; the Butler Act; the growth of the Welfare State, including the NHS; the growth of education.
- The condition of Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations: continuing north/south friction including riots of September 1964; beginnings of civil rights campaign.
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NationalizationWelfare StatePolitical consensusEstablishmentMobilisation of resourcesNew technologyAusterityRacial TensionsTripartite SystemSectarianismDiscrimination
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- Use specific examples: When discussing Labour's policies, include specific reforms and their impacts on society.
- Use specific evidence: When answering questions, always include specific examples and evidence to support your arguments.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing Labour's impact: Acknowledge that while Labour made significant reforms, challenges such as economic difficulties and public discontent persisted.
- Overgeneralizing political changes: Always support claims with specific examples from the period, such as key policies or events that illustrate the changes.
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