20.1 The festival of Britain Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main reasons for the Festival of Britain?
A
- To raise morale after the war and austerity
2
Q
In which main ways did the Festival aim to educate people? (2)
A
- Science and medical displays
- Architectural designs
3
Q
How did the festival of Britain allow people to enjoy themselves? (4)
A
- Like a seaside holiday
- Gardens
- American style rides
- Dramatic use of colour
4
Q
What criticism did the festival attract and what did Churchill really not like?
A
- ‘Socialist extravagance’
- Churchill didn’t like the ! (Skylon tower) which was removed in the Conservative government
5
Q
What evidence was there to say that the public enjoyed the event?
A
- 8.5 million visitors
- Made a profit
6
Q
Who said that the festival was a ‘socialist extravagance’ and ‘impossible to not enjoy’?
A
Daily Express
