1900s Flashcards
1
Q
What did the liberal reforms do?
A
1905 school meals for poor children
1914 school compulsory
1912 free medical treatments for children
1908 old age pensions act, 5 shillings per week, only given at 70 not enough and no one lived to 70.
2
Q
When was the first magic bullet made?
A
1909
3
Q
When was the second magic bullet made?
A
1932
4
Q
What caused the drive for the mass production of penicillin?
A
The D-day landings were approaching, so America funded the difficult production of it.
5
Q
Why was the NHS forced?
A
Beveridge’s report said that the government should solve disease
People wanted to be healthy and the streets to be clean
Labour said they would carry out Beveridge’s advice if elected.
6
Q
What year was the NHS set up?
A
1948
