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The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970–1979 key terms

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The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970–1979

AqaA LevelHistory2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007

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  • Post-War Consensus

    A period in British politics from 1945 to the early 1970s characterized by broad agreement on key economic and social policies.

  • Power-Sharing

    A political arrangement in which different political groups share power, particularly in contexts of conflict.

  • Post-War Consensus

    The Post-War Consensus refers to the political and economic agreement in the UK from 1945 to the late 1970s, characterized by a mixed economy, welfare state expansion, and cooperation between major political parties.

  • Winter of Discontent

    The Winter of Discontent was a period of widespread strikes and industrial action in the UK during the winter of 1978-79, reflecting discontent with the Labour government's handling of the economy.

  • Feminism

    A movement for advocating women's rights and equality in various spheres of life.

  • Immigration

    The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country, significantly impacting British society in the 1970s.

  • Post-War Consensus

    The political agreement in Britain after World War II that emphasized welfare state policies, mixed economy, and cooperation between major political parties.

  • Cold War

    The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, influencing global politics from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.