a democratic welfare state that incorporates both capitalist and socialist practices

to transfer an industry or business from private to government ownership

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

History

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.

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

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

to make them more profitable for the government

to make them run in the interests of the people

Why did Labour want to put major British industries into government hands?

Which major industry was the first to be nationalised?

What is the term for a democratic welfare state that incorporates both capitalist and socialist practices?

They were completely opposed to nationalisation.

They knew they could never be profitable.

Why did the Conservatives **not** want Labour to nationalise the iron and steel industries?

When were all previously nationalised industries sold back to private ownership?

Sort these industries by the date they were nationalised.

What support for children had been available since the 1920s?

The {{ }} state is the system by which the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens.

How many 'prefab' homes were created to address the immediate housing crisis following WW2?

What percentage of people paid into a system to allow them to access healthcare prior to the NHS?

By how much had primary poverty fallen from 1936 to 1950?

ensured that children were properly cared for and housed

provided insurance in the case of workplace injuries

gave extra support to some disabled, elderly and unemployed people

Match the Acts to how they improved the lives of British people post-WW2.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.