Living conditions since 1900 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first step towards improving people’s living conditions in the early 20th century?
A
The ban on building back-to-back housing
2
Q
What was the really big change introduced in the 1919 Housing Act?
A
The introduction of council housing for the poor
3
Q
What was the other name given to the houses built by local councils?
A
Homes fit for heroes
4
Q
What was the legislation that allowed councils to force landlords to sell slum dwellings so they could be replaced?
A
1930 Housing Act
5
Q
What was the big change in urban housing that took off in the 1960s?
A
The building of high-rise flats
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