a general agreement among opposition parties

a written declaration of a party’s policies, produced before an election

taking privately controlled companies and industries and putting them under government control

in politics, the overwhelming majority of votes for one party in an election

The aims of the post-war Labour government

History

In this unit, pupils explore how post-war Britain aimed to become a ‘New Jerusalem’ and address social reforms. This prepares them for the next unit, ‘Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?’, where they will examine the evolving role of women and how it reflects broader social changes.

In ‘The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people’s lives?’, pupils explored how industrialisation transformed society. This unit continues that exploration by analysing how post-war Britain aimed to improve social conditions and redefine itself as a ‘New Jerusalem’ amid new challenges and opportunities.

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a ‘New Jerusalem'?

a system in which the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens by providing grants, pensions and other benefits

the system of routinely paying money to the government

The NHS and the welfare state

a democratic welfare state that incorporates both capitalist and socialist practices

to transfer an industry or business from private to government ownership

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

to call someone up for compulsory military service

when there are not enough workers to meet demand

The changing role of women in post-war Britain

a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people

prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of their race and ethnicity

Experiences of racism in Britain

the phrase used by Attlee to describe the equal and wealthy society that the post-war Labour government wished to create

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a ‘New Jerusalem'?

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.