historical context

Cards (11)

  • what happened after the war
    • grand villes étaient détruits
    • plein de gens sont morts
    • manque de mains pour la reconstruction
    • les estrangers a reconstrie la france
  • negative consequences
    • les banlieues et les cites ( suburbs and estates )
    • le population a augmenter
  • positive aspects
    • prospérité économique
    • les gens se sentaient optimistes
  • what is HLM
    habitations a loyer modere
  • what did HLM lead to 

    banileurs and cites
  • what is the term 30 Glorieuses
    refers to the rapid economic growth and recovery France enjoyed after the devastation of World War II.
  • what was the growth fueled by
    growth was fueled by the reconstruction of infrastructure, industrial development, and the rise of consumer capitalism
  • how was things like NHS increased
    This period saw the creation of the French Social Security system, which provided universal healthcare and pensions. Labor rights were strengthened, and France saw an expansion of public services, such as education and housing.
  • what did the baby boom lead to
    led to a growing population, and urbanization increased as people moved to cities for work. French society became more consumer-oriented, with greater access to goods and services, including appliances, cars, and new technologies
  • how were immigrants useful
    Immigrants were often recruited to fill labor shortages in factories and other industries, and many settled in urban areas, particularly the suburbs.
  • when and why did the glorious 30s end
    the mid-1970s due to several factors, including the oil crisis, rising inflation, and global economic downturns