UNSEEN CONTEXT: Insecurity Flashcards
1
Q
1940s
America and Communism
A
Fear that Communism would overrun the world
Communism seen as at odds with the American values of democracy, religion, freedom and self sufficiency
Cold War between America and Soviet Union began in 1945
2
Q
1940s
Social uncertainty
A
Housing crisis Over 2 million people forced to emigrate the UK in search of a better life Rationing in place for another 10 years Rise of national debt Harsh winter of 1947
3
Q
1950s
Social problems
A
Disregard for political and social issues
Social problems still inherent
4
Q
1980s
The decline of the British coal industry under Thatcher
A
Unemployment soared in the North of England as families were plunged into poverty
5
Q
1980s
Poverty
A
The numbers of people living in poverty doubled
6
Q
2000s
Terrorism
A
9/11/2001
2017 Westminster attack
7
Q
2000s
Brexit
A
2016 Brexit referendum
