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1
Q

1940s

America and Communism

A

Fear that Communism would overrun the world
Communism seen as at odds with the American values of democracy, religion, freedom and self sufficiency
Cold War between America and Soviet Union began in 1945

2
Q

1940s

Social uncertainty

A
Housing crisis
Over 2 million people forced to emigrate the UK in search of a better life
Rationing in place for another 10 years
Rise of national debt
Harsh winter of 1947
3
Q

1950s

Social problems

A

Disregard for political and social issues

Social problems still inherent

4
Q

1980s

The decline of the British coal industry under Thatcher

A

Unemployment soared in the North of England as families were plunged into poverty

5
Q

1980s

Poverty

A

The numbers of people living in poverty doubled

6
Q

2000s

Terrorism

A

9/11/2001

2017 Westminster attack

7
Q

2000s

Brexit

A

2016 Brexit referendum