Twentieth Century Britain: Poverty and Health Flashcards
1
Q
When was the NHS founded?
A
1948
2
Q
Who wrote reports on the state of poverty in Britain in the Twentieth Century?
A
Charles Booth, Seebohm Rowntree, William Beveridge
3
Q
Name the 5 giants highlighted in the Beveridge Report
A
Idleness, Want, Squalor, Ignorance, Disease
4
Q
Which political party came to power in 1945 and set up the Welfare State?
A
The Labour Party
