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Developments in social policy: the Beveridge Report; the Butler Act; the growth of the Welfare State, including the NHS; the growth of education.
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Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)
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Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)
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Developments in social policy: the Beveridge Report; the Butler Act; the growth of the Welfare State, including the NHS; the growth of education
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What was the primary aim of the Beveridge Report published in 1942?
Direct answer
The primary aim of the Beveridge Report was to address the five 'Giant Evils' of society: Want, Disease, Ignorance, Squalor, and Idleness.
Key terms
- Welfare State: A government system that provides social security and welfare programs to ensure citizens' basic needs are met.
- Tripartite System: An educational system established by the Butler Act that divided secondary education into three types of schools: grammar, technical, and secondary modern.
Common trap
Confusing the Beveridge Report with the Butler Act: Remember that the Beveridge Report focused on social welfare and the five 'Giant Evils', while the Butler Act specifically addressed education reform.
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