Study Guide 1951-1964-Politics- Post-war consensus Flashcards
What was the Post-War consensus?
A broad level of agreement between the two parties on what the major domestic and foreign issues were and how they should be handled
What were the 2 things that made up the consensus policy for economics?
Keynesian principles of public expenditure and state direction
Never more than 2% unemployment
What was the consensus policy for welfare based on?
The implementation of the Bevridge Report
What was the consensus policy of education based on?
The notion of creating equal opportunity for all
What were the bases for consensus foreign affairs policy?
Pro-American and Anti-Soviet stance
What was Britain’s consensus on Imperial Policies?
Principle of Independence for Britan’s former colonies
What was the legacy that had helped create the post-war consensus?
Legacy of National Unity
What was the employment reason for the post-war consensus?
Desire to maintain full employment
What relationship did the Conservatives want with trade unions which was a reason for the post-war consensus?
A cooperative relationship
Why were the 2 reasons the Welfare state was a cause of the Post-War consensus?
NHS had iconic status
Conservatives had warmed to it
What did the mixed economy policy, which was one of the reasons for the post-war consensus do to Labour’s nationalisation?
Left them alone
What were the 4 reasons the Conservatives continued Labour’s policies?
There could be no outright rejection of the welfare state
There could be no total reversal of nationalisation
Experience of war had meant people were more willing to accept state intervention and planning
NHS had already become iconic
