Social change in the 1960s Flashcards
What were the 60s known as?
The Swinging Sixties
Why were the 60s known as the “Swinging Sixties”?
A period of significant social change
What 2 well know pop music groups are from the 60s?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Give 2 examples of social laws that were liberalised in England, Wales and Scotland in the 60s?
Divorce
Abortion
During which decade were laws giving women equal pay rights passed?
The 60s
During which decade were laws making it illegal for employers to discriminate based on gender get passed?
The 60s
Which decade was Concord developed?
The 60s
Which two countries worked together to develop Concord?
Britain and France
What is Concord
A supersonic commercial airliner
What decade did the use of concrete and steel for buildings become common?
The 60s
Why did immigration to Britain fall in the late 1960s?
The government passed new laws to restrict immigration
How many people of Indian origin were admitted to the UK in the early 70s?
28,000 people
Why were many Indians allowed to immigrate to the UK in the early 70s even though they didn’t meet the “strong connection to Britain” criteria?
Accepted as refugees after they were forced to leave Uganda
What were UK immigration laws looking for when they talked about “strong connection to Britain”?
Link to Britain through Birth or ancestry
