The ways in which Britain changed after the Second World War
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why the two decades following the Second World War were a turning point in British history.
Key learning points
- Britain changed in a number of ways following the Second World War; most of these were permanent and major changes.
- Diversity increased with the arrival of the Windrush Generation, although many migrants faced a lot of discrimination.
- Changing technology was a turning point in the lives of some women and many British households.
- A great deal of social and cultural change took place with the influence of the 'Baby Boomer' generation.
- A good explanation of why this period was a turning point in British history will use knowledge from across this unit.
Keywords
Turning point - a turning point in history is an idea, event, or action that leads to permanent change
Ethnic diversity - ethnic diversity refers to many people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Discrimination - discrimination means treating someone unfairly because of things such as age, skin colour, or religious beliefs
Baby Boomers - the generation born just after the Second World War are known as Baby Boomers
Common misconception
That a turning point is a temporary change.
A turning point is usually a major, decisive and permanent change.
Teacher tip
Pupils could begin in groups with A3 paper and list as many changes as they can remember from this unit.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What happens during a baby boom?
Q2.Select all the new fashions that became popular in the 1960s.
Q3.Which street in London was the most famous for shopping in the 1960s?
Q4.‘The Beatles’, ‘The Rolling Stones’ and ‘The Who’ are all examples of…
Q5.The Baby Boomer generation had more money and more freedom than their parents' generation.
Q6.The Beatles were a very popular British in the 1960s.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence: A turning point in history is an idea, event or action that leads to change.
Q2.In 1948, the government introduced free healthcare for everyone in Britain. This is known as the...
Q3.Which statements are true about the Windrush Generation in Britain?
Q4.Select all the options that were permanent changes in the years after the Second World War.
Q5.What is the name given to the generation that were born at the end of the Second World War?
Q6.In the 1950s, new technology was developed to make tasks at home easier. These were known as...
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