To what extent was the period between 1951 and 1964 a ‘Golden Age’ for the economy? Howard Macmillan’s words ‘… most of our people have never had it so good’ became an important symbol of the time when Britain seemed to be in a Golden Age. The British people were optimistic and there was affluence within society. There were however examples of the underlying problems which include how Britain was performing compared to other European competitors‚ how the government failed to control public spending
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Britain Britain Laura The alliances that Britain belonged with and their primary allies mold history and the war’s that Britain battled. Although there were many concerns such as security‚ strength‚ and wealth that led Britain to gain alliances; Britain’s economic growth and revolutionary expansions of modern technology topped the list in countries of Europe‚ and major imperialist’s activities for Britain during the nineteenth century grew. In addition Britain’s
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“Britain a more equal society 1951-1990” Introduction: Between 1951 and 1990 Britain has been going through 12 different governments‚ 8 were Conservative governments and 4 were Labour governments. These successive governments have brought great changes to British society‚ always trying to better their country. But has Britain become a more equal society since then? Did the successive governments succeed in creating a society that maximises each and every individual’s chances of happiness and
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people between 1945-1951? When the war ended in 1945‚ the Labour Government‚ led by Clement Atlee‚ were faced with tackling numerous problems that existed in Britain. Their aim was to meet the welfare needs of the British people who‚ during the war‚ got used to support provided by the government. In 1942‚ a Civil Servant and an experienced worker on social welfare named William Beveridge constructed a report which would go on to become the basis for the Labour reforms. By 1951‚ Labour had introduced
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HSC 2007 1.1 Explain how individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living? Independence gives someone a feeling of control over their life‚ People feel more comfortable‚ safe and reassured when they can do things for themselves and this also helps to uphold their self esteem and well being Individuals can benefit from being as independent as possible in the tasks of daily living as it depicts that people having the same level of choice‚ control and freedom
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In what way did post war prosperity bring social change to Britain 1951-1964? Britain as a country in the year 1951 stood as a country widely effected by the Second World War and the country reflected visible damage which the war had caused. Many young men were on the National Service‚ rationing was only just coming to an end and also social life in Britain felt like it was in the past. However some felt that the year 1951 was a year of change‚ they felt as if they were on the way to a new modern
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General Study Guide: Test 1 Garrison 8th Edition Go over all powerpoint slides and concepts discussed. Chapter 1 Origins 1. Ages: Universe‚ Earth‚ Ocean 2. Scientific method 3. Big Bang Theory – universe is expanding - two major sources of evidence 4. Hubble’s Law 5. What is a light year and why do we use it to measure distance in the universe? 6. What are 3 major processes that formed the solar system and planets? 7. What is most abundant element in solar nebulae? 8. What are
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‘for the people‚ of the people and by the people’‚ was necessary in Britain‚ as Aristotle once said‚ ‘man is by nature a political animal’. Franchise is the right to be able to vote and in 1830‚ only one out of ten adult males could vote; by 1832 it was a privilege of the landed elite and by 1928 it was a right of all eligible adults (over the age of 21). By 1928‚ Britain was almost democratic but not entirely so. Before 1850‚ Britain had a rule of aristocracy‚ there was great political influence from
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The 2007-2008 Kenyan Crisis: Identity Politics and Disorder in Africa Thousands of Kenyan people were brutally‚ relentlessly‚ and mercilessly murdered because of the presidential candidate that they supported. How can such an electoral system exist and even further‚ how is it possible that such a system can be looked upon as a democracy? A country cannot be deemed legitimate‚ or function properly and in the best interest of the people‚ if the people’s voice cannot be heard and enacted through elections
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Essay-Focus on Britain. Does it make any sense to still “Focus on Britain” in contemporary times? Discuss the case for and against. This essay will illustrate as to whether in todays’ modern society it still makes sense to focus on Britain alone. It will do this by discussing the cases for and against each point considering important factors such as globalisation‚ traditionalism and multiculturalism. The debate as to whether or not the idea to focus solely on Britain is wise is one that has
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