British Social and Political History

Post-WWII Britain saw significant changes, with Churchill's exit and Atlee's reforms shaping the nation. The Suez Crisis highlighted Britain's declining power, while decolonization and immigration reshaped society. Economic growth in the 60s was accompanied by cultural shifts, but the 70s brought economic challenges and unrest in Northern Ireland. Britain's global role evolved as it faced economic decline and political changes.

What major social reform did Prime Minister Attlee's government introduce after World War II?

• The formation of NATO

• The establishment of the European Union

• The creation of the National Health Service

• The introduction of the Euro currency

What event in 1956 highlighted Britain's declining global influence?

• The Korean War

• The Suez Crisis

• The Vietnam War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Which act granted British citizenship to people from the empire to encourage immigration?

• The British Nationalities Act

• The Citizenship Act

• The Immigration Act

• The Commonwealth Act

What was one of the social responses to racial tensions in Britain during the 1950s?

• The creation of the BBC

• The launch of ITV

• The establishment of the Notting Hill Carnival

• The formation of the European Union

Which British Prime Minister was the first to have a state school education?

• Winston Churchill

• Clement Attlee

• Harold Wilson

• Margaret Thatcher

What cultural phenomenon in the 1960s was characterized by the rise of British music and fashion?

• The Victorian Era

• The Enlightenment

• The British Invasion

• The Industrial Revolution

What economic issue characterized the 1970s in Britain, combining rising prices with a stagnant economy?

• Deflation

• Hyperinflation

• Stagflation

• Inflation

What was the 'Winter of Discontent' in Britain?

• A time of political harmony

• A period of severe weather conditions

• A series of public sector strikes

• A cultural festival

Which region experienced significant civil unrest in the early 1970s, known as 'The Troubles'?

• England

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

• Scotland

By the end of the 1970s, what was the main political issue dividing Britain's major parties?

• The role of the monarchy

• Economic decline and solutions

• The introduction of the Euro

• The expansion of the British Empire