AQA A Level · History 7042

2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which international crisis in 1956 significantly damaged Britain's international prestige and contributed to the eventual resignation of Anthony Eden?

Question 2

1 mark

During the 1960s, the Labour government under Harold Wilson oversaw a 'permissive society'. Which piece of legislation in 1969 made it significantly easier for couples to end a marriage without proving a 'fault' such as adultery?

Question 3

1 mark

In the 1980s, the Thatcher government faced the 'Zircon' affair. What did this controversy primarily involve?

Question 4

1 mark

In 1992, John Major’s government was forced to withdraw the pound from the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM). What name was given to this event?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the 'Winter of Discontent' (1978–1979) and its impact on British politics?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify two primary reasons for the fall of the Conservative government in Britain in 1964.

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Question 7

3 marks

Identify the key economic policy introduced by the Thatcher government to reduce the role of the state in the economy between 1979 and 1987.

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain the role of monetarism in the early years of Margaret Thatcher's premiership and its effect on British manufacturing industry.

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Question 9

4 marks

The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
Harold Wilson's Labour governments of 1964–1970 introduced significant social reforms. Briefly explain the historical significance of the following two pieces of legislation:
(a) The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965.
(b) The Sexual Offences Act 1967.

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Question 10

5 marks

The 1960s are often described as a decade of profound social and cultural transformation in Britain. To what extent did the liberal reforming legislation of Harold Wilson’s Labour governments (1964–1970) create a more 'permissive society'? In your answer, you should consider legal changes regarding abortion, homosexual relations, and capital punishment.

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