Rebuilding the country after 1945 - WJECRevision suggestions/answer preparation

The post-war Labour Government in 1945 was determined to introduce key changes that would improve peoples’ lives and establish a welfare state. How did the Labour Government deal with the problems of the time?

Part ofHistoryDepression, war and recovery, 1930-1951

Revision suggestions/answer preparation

As part of your revision, think about the arguments and facts you would use to explain:

  • Why did Britain decide to introduce a welfare state after 1945?
  • What were the different aspects of the Welfare State?
  • Had the Welfare State been fully established by 1951?
  • Which features of British society were changed during the period 1944-1951?
  • To what extent did the Labour Government deal with the problems of the time?