ADV INFO - The Post-War Economy Flashcards
how long did rationing go on for
until 1954
Who was Sir Stafford Cripps
President of the Board of trade
What was the theme of ‘Passport to Pimlico’
rebelling against rationing
what was the ‘great squatting revolt’ all about
people seized any shelter they could find
What happened to the British coal industry
it was nationalised
How did the nationalisation of the coal industry link with the philosophy of the Labour Party
Miners were heroes, taking coal for the people was Labour’s debt of honour
What were the emergency plans made by the government
famine food programme, 50,000 children out of school to deal with harvest
what market experienced a boom
the black market
What was added to the British diet during the austerity years
Snook (south African fish)
what happened to the navy as part of the spending cuts
840 warships were struck off
What did Ernest Bevin tell the USA
British troops would have to be withdrawn from Greece and Turkey
When did the US rethink their financial relationship with and how did Britain benefit
Marshal Plan gave Britain the largest share
