Britain 1945-51 Flashcards
What is Collectivism?
The people and the state acting together with a common purpose, which necessarily meant a restriction on individual rights
What is Socialism?
The moment for the creation of social equality means by the economic and social regulation
What is Consensus?
Common agreement between the parties on major issues and policies
What is the Cold War?
The period of tension between the USSR and the USA and their allies (1945-51)
What is Balance of Payment?
The difference between the cost of imports and the profit from exports
What is Inflation?
A decline in the value of money, which meant Britain had to spend more dollars to buy imports
What is The Six?
France, Germany, Italy, and the Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg)
What is Decolonisation?
The granting of independence by Britain to the majority of its colonies and dependencies
What is NATO?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
- defence alliance formed in 1949
What is GNP?
Gross National Product
The annual total value of goods produced and services provided by Britain at home added to the profits of overseas trade
What happened in 1942?
The Beveridge report was published
What happened in 1944?
The education act
What happened in 1945?
General election, Labour win
What happened in 1947?
Indian independence granted
What happened in 1948?
Labour’s welfare strategy including National Health Service Act
