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Who was the British Prime Minister known for delivering the ‘wind of change’ speech about decolonisation and independence for countries of the Empire?
True or False: Clement Attlee belonged to the Conservative Party, which nationalised industries such as railways, coal mines, gas, water, and electricity.
What were the FIVE major social problems that William Beveridge aimed to address in his 1942 report, known collectively as the 'Giant Evils'?
Who was the British Prime Minister when major industries were nationalised, the NHS was created, and Beveridge’s welfare state plans were implemented?
In which year was the National Health Service (NHS) established in the UK?
Who led the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948?
What major health reform, providing free healthcare at the point of use, was introduced in the UK in 1948?
Who became British Prime Minister in 1945 after the Labour Party won the election and promised to introduce the welfare state?
True or False: The UK joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 to resist the perceived threat of invasion by the Soviet Union and its allies.
Which Act introduced FREE secondary education in England and Wales, and who introduced it?
Who was the famous Welsh poet known for works such as 'Under Milk Wood' and 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night'?
What was the title of the poem Dylan Thomas wrote for his dying father in 1952?
What was the purpose of the recruitment centres set up in the West Indies during the 1950s?
Which industries in the north of England and the Midlands recruited workers from India and Pakistan during the 1950s?
Which TWO British pop music groups gained prominence during the Swinging Sixties (the 1960s)?
True or False: During 1960s, Parliament passed new laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employers to discriminate against women because of their gender.
In which decade were social laws liberalised in relation to divorce and abortion?
In which parts of the UK were laws relating to divorce and abortion liberalised during the 1960s?
What was the decade of the 1960s commonly known as due to the significant social changes in British fashion, cinema, and music?
True or False: The period of the 1960s, also known as the Swinging Sixties, saw significant social changes in British fashion, cinema, and popular music.
When did the post-war economic boom come to an end in the UK?
In which year did serious unrest lead to the suspension of the Northern Ireland Parliament, with Northern Ireland being directly ruled by the UK government?
Who were the notable figures associated with the Bill of Rights?
Which TWO are major achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a renowned British engineer?