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What cultural influences were challenged by the popularity of American movies and music in Britain?
Traditional British cultural influences
What was the main characteristic of the 'Bright Young Things'?
Their extravagant parties and rebellious attitudes towards societal norms
What was the main reason behind the 1926 General Strike in Britain?
A dispute between coal miners and mine owners over working conditions and wages
How long did the 1926 General Strike in Britain last?
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What is the key difference between a dominion government and complete independence?
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What was the goal of the workers during the 1926 General Strike?
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What was a characteristic of the lifestyle of the 'Bright Young Things'?
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What was the main allegation against the Labour government following the publication of the Zinoviev letter?
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What was the main consequence of Winston Churchill's return to the gold standard?
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What was the main goal of Britain and America's economic competition in the 1920s and 1930s?
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What was the main area of technological innovation in which Britain and America were competing?
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What was the outcome of the Labour government's loss of public trust and support?
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What was the main purpose of Winston Churchill's return to the gold standard?
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What was the nature of the cultural rivalry between Britain and America in the 1920s and 1930s?
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What was the Zinoviev letter allegedly encouraging the British Communist Party to do?
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What was the purpose of the Jarrow Crusade?
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What was the controversy surrounding King Edward VIII's marriage?
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What was the outcome of King Edward VIII's decision to abdicate the throne?
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What was the primary goal of the appeasement policy?
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Why did the appeasement policy ultimately fail?
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What was the consequence of the British Union of Fascists' controversial views and tactics?
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What was the main reason for the high unemployment rates and poverty in Jarrow?
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Where did the Duke and Duchess of Windsor eventually settle?
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What was a significant consequence of the availability of the contraceptive pill in British society?
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What was a characteristic of the Teddy Boys' fashion style?
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How did the contraceptive pill impact women's reproductive choices?
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What was a social implication of the contraceptive pill's introduction?
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What was an economic consequence of the contraceptive pill's introduction?
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What decade did the Teddy Boys emerge in?
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What was a transformative impact of the contraceptive pill on British society?
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What was the British perspective on NATO during the Cold War era?
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What event in 1953 marked a milestone in the growth of the television industry in Britain?
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What was the main cause of the 1956 Suez crisis?
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What was the significance of the Suez Canal?
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Which country nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956?
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What was the outcome of Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953?
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Why was the Suez Canal important to Britain and France?
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What was the British government's concern regarding Germany?
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What was the consequence of devaluing the pound?
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What did the Beatles' album cover of 'Abbey Road' supposedly symbolize?
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What was allegedly heard when the song 'Revolution 9' was played backward?
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What was a characteristic of the 'Paul is dead' rumor?
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Why did the British government devalue the pound?
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What was allegedly found in the lyrics and album artwork of the Beatles?
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What was the significance of the 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album cover?
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What was the consequence of the devaluation of the pound on consumers?
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What did some fans believe about Paul McCartney?
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What was a consequence of the devaluation of the pound on consumers?
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What did some fans believe about Paul McCartney?
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Why did the British government devalue the pound?
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What did some fans claim to hear when the song 'Revolution 9' was played backward?
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What did the album cover of 'Abbey Road' supposedly symbolize?
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What was the consequence of devaluing the pound on the government's credibility?
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What was a characteristic of the 'Paul is dead' rumor?
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What did fans search for in the Beatles' albums?
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What was the impact of devaluation on the economy?
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What was the primary objective of Wilson's 'white heat' promise?
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What was the main issue that civil rights movements in Northern Ireland sought to address?
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What was the response of the authorities to the civil rights demonstrations in Northern Ireland?
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What was the impact of Wilson's emphasis on technology and innovation on Britain's economy?
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What was the period of conflict and violence in Northern Ireland known as?
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What was the inspiration behind the civil rights movements in Northern Ireland?
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What was Wilson's approach to economic development?
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What was the outcome of the authorities' response to the civil rights demonstrations?
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What was the significance of Wilson's 'white heat' promise?
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What was the context in which the civil rights movements in Northern Ireland emerged?
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