WW2 - Reconstruction policies of Churchill's government

Question 1

What was WW2 initially for?

Answer 1

Poland.
But in 1944 Poland’s wishes were being ignored - Russian domination and control.

Question 2

What was Britain’s role in WW2 in the beginning of the war?

Answer 2

They were a “civilised values” defender.
By 1944 they had subjected German cities to heavy bombing and caused civilian bombings on a large scale.

Question 3

Problems with Britain’s alliance with communist USSR?

Answer 3

Campaign in Greece to protect monarchy and prevent communist uprising.

Question 4

How does the war not fit the initial aim of WW2 to protect British independence?

Answer 4

US controlling military strategy and large numbers of US soldiers based in Britain.

Question 5

How was WW2 not a war to preserve territorial integrity?

Answer 5

‘Empire in the east’ lost to Japan in 9142.

Question 6

Social Changes in WW2:
To help those who had suffered air raids?

Answer 6

Rest centres and meal service centres.

Question 7

Social Changes in WW2:
Millions of homes were made habitable. Prefabricated homes were created to meet housing shortages.

Answer 7

Committee for the Homeless

Question 8

Social Changes in WW2:
The old ‘means test’ was abolished in 1941 and help was given to the needy.

Answer 8

National Assistance

Question 9

Social Changes in WW2:
By 1941, 8/10 hospitals were brought under national scheme for the first time.

Answer 9

Emergency Hospital Service

Question 10

Social Changes in WW2:
Over 1500 different fire services were brought together.

Answer 10

National Fire Service

Question 11

Social Changes in WW2:
Mothers and Children

Answer 11

• Diphtheria Immunisation
• Free milk to school children
• Extension of free school meals
• Orange juice and cod liver oil provided
• Reductions in infant mortality

Question 12

Social Changes in WW2:
Railways.

Answer 12

1942 British railways united and nationalised the rail network.

Question 13

Social Changes in WW2:
Factory acts

Answer 13

• 1940 factory acts
• Catering Wages Act 1942
• Wages Council Act 1945

Question 14

1940 Factory Acts

Answer 14

• Responsibility of the Minister of Labour
• Improved welfare of 6 million workers
• Improved conditions for young workers

Question 15

Chaired by the Tory (R.A Butler) this began to consider post-war reform and construction.

Answer 15

1941 Post-War Problems Committee

Question 16

Influential report that aimed to deal with poverty, ill-health, and unemployment after the war.

Answer 16

1942 Beveridge Report

Question 17

Reports that paved the way for purchases of land for:
- Housing developments
- Industries
- New towns
- Conservation areas
- Control smoke

Answer 17

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