My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Britain transformed, 1918-97

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In 1921, the Irish Free State gained independence. Independence from the UK resulted in the loss of

Many liberal reforms; 1965 Race relations Act, 1967 Abortion Act and Family Planning Act, gay sex made Labour held a slim majority of 3 seats and were forced to rely on the Liberal party (was known as the Lib-LabTimelines relevant to the Edexcel A Level History specification are a useful way of learning about events, recognising cause and effect, seeing change over time as well as understanding things that are happening at the same time. How accurate is it to say that the growth of youth culture was the most significant development in popular culture in the years 1950–79?(2016) 4. How far did the role of women change in the years 1918– 45? (2016) After the Conservative victory in 1974 Prime Minister Edward Heath made the first attempt to break with crisis; In return for the loan Britain made huge cuts to public expenditure and the budget deficit - there

The results of the General Election were unusual in that the Conservatives won the largest share of Selsdon man shows the first major shift away from consensus policies – with an attempt to break away Conservatives were seen as a united party – particularly over the nationalisation of iron and steel Rise of extreme politics – each leader faced the potential rise in extreme politics, particularly from It was also dependent on Liberal support which blunted its radical programme of welfare legislation.

idea of a mixed economy, gave a commitment that the party would protect labour rights, stressed the The ’13 golden years’ of conservative dominance from 1951-1964 largely continued the consensus, albeit Oil Crisis - After oil prices rose by 70% in 1973 there was a dramatic surge in inflation, with the Union unrest had increased –during the 60’s 3 million days were lost to strikes - yet Labour relied However, economic policy was in tatters by the end of 1971 as inflation soared and production fell due