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'Never had it so good'? 1951–1957 (A-level only) key terms
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'Never had it so good'? 1951–1957 (A-level only)
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Consensus Politics
A political approach where major parties agree on key issues, leading to stable governance and limited ideological conflict.
Welfare State
A system in which the government plays a key role in protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens.
Consumer spending
The total amount of money spent by households on goods and services, a key driver of economic growth.
Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
Class
A system of ordering society whereby people are divided into sets based on perceived social or economic status.
Establishment
The dominant groups in society, often associated with the ruling class and traditional institutions.
New Commonwealth
Refers to countries that gained independence from Britain after World War II, including India, Pakistan, and the Caribbean nations.
CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)
A British organization founded in 1958 advocating for the unilateral nuclear disarmament of the UK.
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