An Inspector Calls Context

'An Inspector Calls' was written by...

• Elvis Presley

• J.B Priestley

• William Shakespeare

• Wilfred Owen

What is Capitalism?

• A system where the government controls business
• Capitalism is an economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit! 
• A economic system in which the people have limited rights
• An economic system in which most property and resources, such as factories or farms, are publicly owned or controlled.

What is Socialism?

• A system where the government controls business

• Capitalism is an economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit!

• A economic system in which the people have limited rights

• An economic system in which most property and resources, such as factories or farms, are publicly owned or controlled.

What revolution happened in England during the 19th Century?

• French
• Industrial
• American
• Capitalist

True or false: JB Priestley was born into a working class family.

• True

• False

The working classes...

• Lived with the wealthy

• Lived in poverty

• Worked long hours for little pay

• Were lazy

Generally, the wealthy lived in...

• The suburbs

• The city

In the early 20th century, women usually were...

• paid significantly more than men.

• either domestic servants, workers or housewives.

• free to choose their career.

• looked after by the state.

A welfare state...

• Provides everything for free.

• Provides free healthcare and education.

• Provides free healthcare only.

• Pays your bills.

A 1945 audience would see An Inspector Calls as...

• An attack on capitalism.

• A reminder of Britain's past failings.

• A social commentary.