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What contributed to the high unemployment in Britain after World War I?
What contributed to the high unemployment in Britain after World War I?
The general strike in 1926 was a response to the increase in employment opportunities.
The general strike in 1926 was a response to the increase in employment opportunities.
False
What was the purpose of the means test introduced in 1930?
What was the purpose of the means test introduced in 1930?
To measure income and determine eligibility for unemployment support.
The global economic crisis that started in 1929 is known as the ___.
The global economic crisis that started in 1929 is known as the ___.
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Match the years with their corresponding events:
Match the years with their corresponding events:
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What was the primary aim of the Beveridge Report?
What was the primary aim of the Beveridge Report?
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The Welfare State in post-1945 Britain prioritized the financial needs of citizens only during times of unemployment.
The Welfare State in post-1945 Britain prioritized the financial needs of citizens only during times of unemployment.
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What was one of the 'giant evils' identified by the Beveridge Report?
What was one of the 'giant evils' identified by the Beveridge Report?
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The term used to describe the social policies aiming for universal welfare is called the ____________.
The term used to describe the social policies aiming for universal welfare is called the ____________.
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Match the legislative acts to their purpose:
Match the legislative acts to their purpose:
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Which principle of the Welfare State ensures that welfare payments are made regardless of income?
Which principle of the Welfare State ensures that welfare payments are made regardless of income?
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Keynesian economics advocates for government inaction during economic crises.
Keynesian economics advocates for government inaction during economic crises.
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What was one of the economic challenges faced by the coal industry in the 1930s South Wales?
What was one of the economic challenges faced by the coal industry in the 1930s South Wales?
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The Labour government led by PM Clement Attlee implemented the Beveridge proposals through key __________ after their election in mid-1945.
The Labour government led by PM Clement Attlee implemented the Beveridge proposals through key __________ after their election in mid-1945.
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Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Welfare State?
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Welfare State?
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