Unit 1 history

• What is the caption suggested for the picture described?

  Better off/wealthy child flexer riches
• How are the wealthy child and the judging children described in the caption?

  The wealthy child is flexing riches while being judged by potentially jealous children
• What does the phrase "if you were part of this family what clans would you be" imply about social class?

  It suggests a reflection on social identity and belonging within different social classes
• What is a key feature of the middle class as described?

  They are working but seem happy and have nice clothes
• What defines the upper class according to the study material?

  They are mugely wealthy and own vast amounts of land
• What type of education do upper-class individuals typically receive?

  They are privately educated
• What types of events do upper-class individuals enjoy?

  They enjoy events such as rowing, sailing, and cultural pursuits
• What significant social event is mentioned that ended in 1958?

  The debutants ball
• How does the upper class view the working class?

  They look down on the working class
• What is a characteristic of the low-middle class?

  They had leisure pursuits
• What defines the middle class according to the study material?

  Home ownership became a defining characteristic of the middle class
• What types of laborers are included in the working class?

  Skilled and unskilled laborers
• What type of jobs do working-class individuals typically have?

  They have manual jobs with irregular wages
• What specific jobs are mentioned for working-class individuals?

  People who worked in the mines and factories
• What does the term "deference" mean as described in the study material?

  It means polite submission and respect
• What does the phrase "I know my place" imply about social hierarchy?

  It implies an acceptance of one's position within the social hierarchy
• What was the state of the class system in Britain by 1945?

  The class system remained very similar to that of 1918.
• How did World War II affect people's views of the British class system?

  Many people moved or had their views altered by the war.
• What role did rationing play in changing attitudes towards class during the war?

  Rationing ensured food was fairly distributed, impacting views on class and deference.
• What was the purpose of the ration book during the war?

  To ensure food was fairly distributed in a time of shortage.
• What was the impact of the black market during rationing?

  People were able to buy things around the black market despite rationing.
• How many children were evacuated at the start of World War II?

  Over 800,000 children were evacuated.
• From where were most evacuated children during World War II?

  Most were from classes in London and Bristol.
• How did the evacuation of children affect upper and middle-class homes?

  Many upper and middle-class homes were shocked by the poor health of some evacuated children.
• What was the wartime spirit and how did it affect class distinctions?

  The wartime spirit united all Britons, but poorer areas were affected more by bombings.
• How did the bombing during the war affect working-class areas?

  Working-class areas were affected the most due to their proximity to factories.
• What advantages did the upper and middle classes have during the bombings?

  They often had country homes or second homes to retreat to avoid bombings.
• What was the government's involvement in people's lives during the war?

  The government was much more involved, taking over hospitals and implementing rationing.
• What did the 1944 Butler Education Act provide?

  It provided free education for all through a tripartite system.
• What was the Labour Party's commitment after winning the 1945 general election?

  They committed to nationalisation of key industries and introducing a welfare state.
• How did the introduction of a welfare state affect the working class?

  It raised the basic standard of living, especially for the working class.
• What overall impact did World War II have on class differences in Britain?

  It started to reduce the differences between the three classes.
• How did the diet of the working class compare to that of the upper and middle classes during the war?

  Everybody had a poor or similar diet, but the working class had little more than bread.
• What was the effect of free education on the working class?

  It allowed the working class to obtain better jobs.
• How did free healthcare affect the lives of the working class?

  It made many working-class lives look more like those of the middle class.
• What were the social implications of the war on class relations in Britain?

  The war had a unifying effect, bringing everyone together against a common enemy.
• How did the war's effects change class attitudes in Britain?

  The war's effects led to a desire for welfare reform and social change.
• What significant economic change occurred in the early twentieth century?

  There was a considerable boom with expansion in crafts and commerce.
• What was the purpose of innovation during the early twentieth century?

  Innovation aimed to provide a more available lifestyle.
• What change occurred regarding authority in the 1920s?

  There was a loss of deference to people in positions of authority.