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What were the main causes of the Depression in Britain?

Decline of traditional industries, foreign competition, and the Wall Street Crash.

Why did traditional industries decline?

Old methods, falling demand, and competition from abroad.

What was the Wall Street Crash (1929)?

Collapse of the US stock market causing a global economic crisis.

How did the Crash affect Britain?

Reduced trade, unemployment rose, industries declined.

What was the dole?

Money given to unemployed people.

What was the Means Test?

Checked savings before giving unemployment benefit.

Why was the Means Test unpopular?

It reduced payments and invaded privacy.

What were Hunger Marches?

Protests by unemployed people (e.g. Jarrow, Rhondda).

How did people cope with the Depression?

Self-help, cutting spending, community support.

Why was emigration from Wales important?

People left due to lack of jobs.

Why were radio and cinema important?

Cheap entertainment and escapism.

What were light industries?

New industries (cars, electrical goods) that created jobs.

What was the Special Areas Act?

Government attempt to bring jobs to poor regions.

Why was Germany a threat in the 1930s?

Hitler rebuilt the military and expanded territory.

What was appeasement?

Giving in to Hitler to avoid war.

Why did appeasement fail?

Encouraged Hitler to become more aggressive.

What preparations did Britain make for war?

Rearmament, RADAR, air raid precautions.

What was RADAR?

Technology to detect incoming aircraft.

What was conscription?

Forcing men to join the armed forces.

How did bombing affect Britain?

Cities were damaged and civilians killed.

What was evacuation?

Moving children to the countryside for safety.

Why was rationing introduced?

To make food supplies last.

How did women contribute to the war?

Worked in factories, services, and agriculture.

How was morale maintained during the war?

Propaganda, radio, cinema, campaigns.

Why was Churchill important?

Boosted morale with leadership and speeches.

What problems did Britain face in 1945?

Economic weakness, war damage, unemployment risk.

What was demobilisation?

Returning soldiers to civilian life.

Why did Labour win in 1945?

Promised welfare reforms and change.

What was the Beveridge Report?

Plan to tackle poverty and improve welfare.

What was the NHS?

Free healthcare for all (introduced by Aneurin Bevan).

What did the 1944 Education Act do?

Improved access to education.

What was nationalisation?

Government took control of key industries.

What was the ‘Homes for All’ policy?

Building houses after war damage.