to transfer an industry or business from private to government ownership

the phrase used by Attlee to describe the equal and wealthy society that the post-war Labour government wished to create

a system in which the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens by providing grants, pensions and other benefits

prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of their race and ethnicity

British society after WWII, 1945-1970

History

The aims of the post-war Labour government

The NHS and the welfare state

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

The changing role of women in post-war Britain

Experiences of racism in Britain

In this unit, pupils explore how post-war Britain aimed to become a ‘New Jerusalem’ and address social reforms. This prepares them for the next unit, ‘Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?’, where they will examine the evolving role of women and how it reflects broader social changes.

In ‘The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people’s lives?’, pupils explored how industrialisation transformed society. This unit continues that exploration by analysing how post-war Britain aimed to improve social conditions and redefine itself as a ‘New Jerusalem’ amid new challenges and opportunities.

In this unit, pupils learn about the significant changes that took place in post-war Britain: the establishment of the NHS and the welfare state, the growth of social democracy, the changing role of women and the experience of racism in Britain.

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a 'New Jerusalem'?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which term describes transferring an industry or business from private to government ownership?

Complete the sentence: {{}} was the phrase used by Clement Attlee to describe the equal and wealthy society that the post-war Labour government wished to create.

Which of the following groups in British society did not experience the equal and wealthy society that the post-war Labour aimed for?

It decreased their support for the Labour government.

They were able to have a fairer share of food.

It was more expensive for the middle-classes.

They were able to get access to more nutritious food.

Why was continued rationing post-WW2 actually better for the poorest in society?

How many houses did the Labour government build post-WW2?

created the NHS, created the welfare state, inspired future government

charges for dentistry, rationing continued, everyone not included

Match the evidence to whether or not Labour did achieve their goal post-WW2.

Which term describes when there are not enough workers to meet demand?

Complete the sentence: The {{}} arrived in Britain in June 1948, carrying many Caribbean migrants on board.

The first black person to become mayor in Britain

The first black person to become a police officer in Britain

The first black person to become a headteacher in Britain

The first black person to become a matron in Britain

It made migration from Commonwealth countries easier.

It made migration from European Union countries easier.

It gave Commonwealth and imperial citizens the right to live in the UK.

It gave European Union citizens the right to live in the UK.

What was the significance of the 1948 British Nationality Act?

What was created in 1959 as a way of celebrating Caribbean culture and improving relations within multicultural communities in Britain?

The partition of India led to 20 million refugees.

The partition of the Caribbean led to 20 million refugees.

British underdevelopment of their colonies in the Caribbean.

Imperial soldiers had been stationed in Britain during WW2.

The UK government had promised imperial soldiers resettlement opportunities.

Which of the following were reasons why many people living in the British Empire were attracted to settling in the UK post-WW2?

British society after WWII, 1945-1970

Lesson outcome

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