2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007：練習題

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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.