Politics & Power
Which 1979 Prime Minister transformed Britain through privatisation?
Margaret Thatcher
Name one item that was still rationed after WWII.
Meat, sugar, butter, or clothes
What is England’s most popular sport?
Football
Which crisis in 1956 showed Britain’s dependence on the USA?
Suez Crisis
What does NHS stand for?
National Health Service
In which year did England host (and win) the World Cup?
1966
What report identified the five "Giant Evils" after WWII?
Beveridge Report
Give one example of a social reform passed in the 1960s.
Decriminalisation of homosexuality / Abolition of death penalty / Legalisation of abortion / Laws against discrimination
Which country did England beat in the 1966 World Cup final?
West Germany
Who became Prime Minister after Labour won the 1945 election?
Clement Attlee
What referendum in 2016 changed Britain’s relationship with Europe?
Brexit referendum
Why was hosting the World Cup especially important for England in 1966?
Hosting at home was a matter of national pride / avoid humiliation
Who led Britain during major social reforms in the 1960s?
Harold Wilson
What problem did nationalisation aim to solve after the war?
Protect jobs and rebuild economy / secure key industries
Why does football matter so much to English national identity?
Football unites people, strengthens identity, shared culture and traditions