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What was a major contributing factor to high unemployment in Britain after WW1?
What was a major contributing factor to high unemployment in Britain after WW1?
What significant global economic event began in 1929 and worsened Britain's economic situation?
What significant global economic event began in 1929 and worsened Britain's economic situation?
What was the purpose of the means test introduced in 1930 to assist the unemployed?
What was the purpose of the means test introduced in 1930 to assist the unemployed?
What significant change occurred between 1934 and 1938 regarding unemployment relief in Britain?
What significant change occurred between 1934 and 1938 regarding unemployment relief in Britain?
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Which principle was established to ensure a basic level of support for all citizens in Britain?
Which principle was established to ensure a basic level of support for all citizens in Britain?
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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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Which of the following best describes the Welfare State's principle of 'Universality'?
Which of the following best describes the Welfare State's principle of 'Universality'?
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Which of the following was not implemented as part of Beveridge's proposals after the 1945 election?
Which of the following was not implemented as part of Beveridge's proposals after the 1945 election?
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What was one of the 'giant evils' that the Welfare State aimed to combat?
What was one of the 'giant evils' that the Welfare State aimed to combat?
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What was a significant feature of the National Insurance Act introduced in 1946?
What was a significant feature of the National Insurance Act introduced in 1946?
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Which economic philosophy did the Welfare State policies align with?
Which economic philosophy did the Welfare State policies align with?
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What was the main focus of the Labour government led by Clement Attlee after the 1945 election?
What was the main focus of the Labour government led by Clement Attlee after the 1945 election?
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Which of these areas was covered by the National Insurance Act?
Which of these areas was covered by the National Insurance Act?
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What does the term 'from cradle to grave' signify in the context of the Welfare State?
What does the term 'from cradle to grave' signify in the context of the Welfare State?
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What was one of the negative impacts of the economic depression in the South of Wales during the 1930s?
What was one of the negative impacts of the economic depression in the South of Wales during the 1930s?
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