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Which political party returned to power in 1964 and oversaw social reforms including the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality and abortion?
Which political party returned to power in 1964 and oversaw social reforms including the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality and abortion?
What did Edward Heath oversee during his time as Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974?
What did Edward Heath oversee during his time as Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974?
Which event led to the introduction of the three-day working week in the UK?
Which event led to the introduction of the three-day working week in the UK?
Which political party came to power in 1979, effectively ending the post-war state interventionist consensus?
Which political party came to power in 1979, effectively ending the post-war state interventionist consensus?
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Which industries were nationalised by the Labour Party following the Second World War?
Which industries were nationalised by the Labour Party following the Second World War?
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What was the most successful and permanent program created by the Labour Party after the Second World War?
What was the most successful and permanent program created by the Labour Party after the Second World War?
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How was the National Health Service funded?
How was the National Health Service funded?
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During the post-war era in Britain, which political party came to power and created a comprehensive welfare state?
During the post-war era in Britain, which political party came to power and created a comprehensive welfare state?
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Which industry was not nationalized during the post-war era in Britain?
Which industry was not nationalized during the post-war era in Britain?
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What was the state of the economy in post-war Britain?
What was the state of the economy in post-war Britain?
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Which countries gained independence during the post-war era?
Which countries gained independence during the post-war era?
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Which political parties in Britain tolerated or encouraged nationalization, strong trade unions, heavy regulation, high taxes, and a generous welfare state until the 1970s?
Which political parties in Britain tolerated or encouraged nationalization, strong trade unions, heavy regulation, high taxes, and a generous welfare state until the 1970s?
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Which political party introduced charges for NHS dental services and glasses in 1951?
Which political party introduced charges for NHS dental services and glasses in 1951?
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Which crisis in 1956 demonstrated that Britain was no longer a superpower?
Which crisis in 1956 demonstrated that Britain was no longer a superpower?
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Who was responsible for persuading the conservative profession to accept the Labour government's socialist proposition?
Who was responsible for persuading the conservative profession to accept the Labour government's socialist proposition?
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What was one of the main achievements of Attlee's government?
What was one of the main achievements of Attlee's government?
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What was the target number of new houses to be built per year by the government?
What was the target number of new houses to be built per year by the government?
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What was the postwar overseas deficit of Britain?
What was the postwar overseas deficit of Britain?
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What was the reason for the financial crisis in Britain after the war?
What was the reason for the financial crisis in Britain after the war?
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What role did the United States play in the financial recovery of Britain?
What role did the United States play in the financial recovery of Britain?
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Who had the firm support of Prime Minister Attlee?
Who had the firm support of Prime Minister Attlee?
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Who were the two key figures leading the Congress movement in India?
Who were the two key figures leading the Congress movement in India?
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Which political party in Britain was sympathetic to the Congress movement in India?
Which political party in Britain was sympathetic to the Congress movement in India?
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Which party was in power in Britain when India and Pakistan gained independence?
Which party was in power in Britain when India and Pakistan gained independence?
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Why did the Labour government give independence to India and Pakistan?
Why did the Labour government give independence to India and Pakistan?
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Who was the Viceroy of India during the independence negotiations?
Who was the Viceroy of India during the independence negotiations?
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What was the boundary between the newly created states of Pakistan and India called?
What was the boundary between the newly created states of Pakistan and India called?
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How many people were estimated to have been killed during the widespread resettlement of Muslims and Hindus?
How many people were estimated to have been killed during the widespread resettlement of Muslims and Hindus?
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Who assassinated Gandhi?
Who assassinated Gandhi?
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How was Indian independence viewed by popular and elite opinion in Britain at the time?
How was Indian independence viewed by popular and elite opinion in Britain at the time?
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