Britain By 1951 Flashcards
1
Q
What was festival of Britain
A
1951 wanted to cheer people after post war austerity, exhibition lasted 5 months and made a profit. Showed traditional British values
2
Q
How was Austerity still apparent
A
Rationing ended
- Fuel shortage
- 700k shortfall in housing
- Rowntree discovered less poverty in 1950
3
Q
How was the Labour Party divided
A
Bevan- Further Nationalisation
Morrison- consolidation and we would win the middle class
Bevanite rebellion
4
Q
How did the cons reorganise
A
- Woollen reorganised the party and greater funding scheme set up
- Pledged to build 300k homes
- committed to NHS
5
Q
Why did labour loss support
A
- Timing-Election before economic recovery occurred
- Underlying reasons-Tired of gov control
- Labour leaders tired
- Cons revival
- Divisions in the party
