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'Never had it so good'? 1951–1957 (A-level only)
the emergence of the Affluent Society, 1929–1957 (A-level: 'Never had it so good'? 1951–1957 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957
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'Never had it so good'? 1951–1957 (A-level only)4 objectives
- Conservative governments and reasons for political dominance: Churchill, Eden and Macmillan as political leaders; domestic policies; internal Labour divisions; consensus politics.
- Economic developments: post-war boom; balance of payments issues and 'stop-go' policies.
- Social and cultural developments: rising living standards; the impact of affluence and consumerism; changing social attitudes and behaviour; class and 'the Establishment', the position of women.
- Britain by 1957: issues relating to New Commonwealth migrants and race-relations; nuclear concerns and the formation of CND.
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Consensus PoliticsWelfare StateConsumer spendingInflationClassEstablishmentNew CommonwealthCND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)
Exam tips
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing policies or events, always back up your points with specific examples from the period.
- Use specific examples: When discussing economic policies, always support your points with specific examples from the period.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing the impact of the Labour Party's divisions: Acknowledge that while Labour's divisions were significant, other factors like economic conditions and Conservative policies also played crucial roles.
- Confusing 'stop-go' policies with austerity measures: Clarify that 'stop-go' policies involve alternating between stimulating and curbing the economy, while austerity focuses on reducing government spending overall.
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- Which of the following factors contributed most to the political dominance of the Conservative Party from 1951 to 1957?
- What were the key domestic policies implemented by the Conservative governments between 1951 and 1957?
- Evaluate the impact of consensus politics on the Conservative government's policies during 1951-1957.
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