How Important Were The Reconstruction Polices Of Churchill's Government And What Role Did He Play Flashcards
By 1944 what was the unclear reason the war was being fought for?
Initially to Defend Poland, but Poland’s wishes were being ignored with the prospect of Russian domination and control
Britain had seemed to be a defender of ‘civilised values’, but had subjected German cities to heavy unethical bombing
A war to preserve British independence of action was ending with the US controlling military strategy
Much of the ‘Empire In The East’ was lost to Japan and India wanted independence, with USA hostile to British imperium means the Empire was not protected
What was some of the social changes made during WW2?
Rest centres and meal service centres
Committee for the Homeless, where a million homes were habitable and prefabricated homes were created
National Assistance, abolished the old ‘means test’ in 1941
Energy Hospital Service, by 1941 8 out of 10 hospitals were brought under a national scheme for the first time
National Fire Service, over 1500 fire service were brought together
Free mil tp schools, extension of free school meals and reductions in infant morality
By 1942 the rail network was nationalised
The 1940 Factory Acts were the responsibility of the Minister of Labour, improved welfare for 6 million workers
What report in late 1942, by William Beveridge, debated in February 1943 argued for a ‘social service state’ and was very popular?
The Beveridge Report
