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Conservative governments and reasons for political dominance: Churchill, Eden, Macmillan and Home as political leaders; domestic policies; internal Labour divisions; reasons for Conservatives' fall from power.
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The Affluent Society, 1951–1964
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Conservative governments and reasons for political dominance: Churchill, Eden, Macmillan and Home as political leaders; domestic policies; internal Labour divisions; reasons for Conservatives' fall from power
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Which of the following was a key reason for the Conservative Party's political dominance in the early 1960s?
Direct answer
The economic prosperity and low unemployment during the early 1960s significantly contributed to the Conservative Party's political dominance.
Key terms
- Affluence: A state of having a great deal of money; wealth, which characterized British society in the 1950s and early 1960s.
- Consumerism: The preoccupation of society with the acquisition of goods and services, which became prominent in Britain during the affluent society.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the reasons for political dominance: It is important to analyze multiple factors, including leadership, party unity, and the state of the opposition, to provide a nuanced understanding.
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