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Britain & the wider world: 1745 -1901
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Harold Wilson's Labour governments from 1964-1970 brought massive social changes... Show more
Harold Wilson became PM after defeating rivals like George Brown and James Callaghan for Labour leadership. He promised to modernise Britain through science and technology whilst connecting with younger voters through his wit and modern approach.
Wilson inherited a massive £800 million deficit and the dreaded stop-go economic cycle that was holding Britain back compared to other countries. His team included key figures like George Brown (deputy leader, bit unpredictable), Barbara Castle , Roy Jenkins (future chancellor), and Tony Benn (moved leftward over time).
The government tried joining the EEC but got rejected again, so they eventually devalued the pound by 14% in 1966/67. This made exports cheaper but imports more expensive - a tough pill to swallow but necessary for economic recovery.
Northern Ireland troubles also erupted during this period, with Catholic civil rights movements challenging Protestant-dominated institutions, culminating in violent clashes like the Battle of Bogside in 1969.
Key Insight: Wilson's government faced the classic dilemma of managing economic crisis whilst trying to modernise - sound familiar to today's challenges?
Wilson's government unleashed a wave of liberal reforming legislation that transformed personal freedoms in Britain. Roy Jenkins, as Home Secretary, championed many of these changes that still affect us today.
The abolition of the death penalty in 1965 (made permanent in 1969) ended centuries of capital punishment, supported by Sydney Silverman and backed by public sympathy after controversial cases like Ruth Ellis's execution. The Sexual Offences Act 1967 legalised private homosexual relationships between consenting adults over 21 - a massive step forward.
Abortion became legal in 1967 under David Steel's Act, allowing terminations within 28 weeks under medical supervision. This ended dangerous backstreet abortions that killed many women. Divorce laws were reformed too, allowing couples to divorce after living apart for 2-5 years rather than proving adultery.
Education saw revolutionary changes with comprehensive schools replacing the old 11-plus system, whilst the Open University gave everyone access to higher education regardless of background.
Remember: These weren't just legal changes - they reflected changing social attitudes that were already happening in society.
The late 1960s witnessed an explosion in media and youth culture that reshaped British society. Television ownership soared - by 1975, over 17 million people had TV licences, with BBC2 launching in 1967 and colour TV becoming common.
Censorship crumbled across entertainment, with theatrical censorship ending in 1968 (allowing nudity on stage) and newspapers like The Sun launching in 1964 with more liberal attitudes. This sparked backlash from conservatives like Mary Whitehouse, who formed the National Viewers and Listeners Association.
Immigration and race relations became major issues. The Commonwealth Immigration Acts of 1962 and 1968 limited non-white immigration, whilst Race Relations Acts (1965, 1968) banned discrimination in jobs and schools. Enoch Powell's controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech in 1968 inflamed racial tensions.
Second-wave feminism emerged, demanding equal pay, contraception, and childcare. The contraceptive pill became available on the NHS in 1967, revolutionary for women's freedom. Anti-Vietnam War protests merged youth culture with political activism, led mainly by university students.
Think About It: How do these cultural battles over immigration, women's rights, and social values compare to debates happening today?
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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Harold Wilson's Labour governments from 1964-1970 brought massive social changes to Britain, tackling everything from economic crises to civil rights. This period saw groundbreaking reforms in personal freedoms, women's rights, and social attitudes that fundamentally reshaped British society.
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Harold Wilson became PM after defeating rivals like George Brown and James Callaghan for Labour leadership. He promised to modernise Britain through science and technology whilst connecting with younger voters through his wit and modern approach.
Wilson inherited a massive £800 million deficit and the dreaded stop-go economic cycle that was holding Britain back compared to other countries. His team included key figures like George Brown (deputy leader, bit unpredictable), Barbara Castle , Roy Jenkins (future chancellor), and Tony Benn (moved leftward over time).
The government tried joining the EEC but got rejected again, so they eventually devalued the pound by 14% in 1966/67. This made exports cheaper but imports more expensive - a tough pill to swallow but necessary for economic recovery.
Northern Ireland troubles also erupted during this period, with Catholic civil rights movements challenging Protestant-dominated institutions, culminating in violent clashes like the Battle of Bogside in 1969.
Key Insight: Wilson's government faced the classic dilemma of managing economic crisis whilst trying to modernise - sound familiar to today's challenges?
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Wilson's government unleashed a wave of liberal reforming legislation that transformed personal freedoms in Britain. Roy Jenkins, as Home Secretary, championed many of these changes that still affect us today.
The abolition of the death penalty in 1965 (made permanent in 1969) ended centuries of capital punishment, supported by Sydney Silverman and backed by public sympathy after controversial cases like Ruth Ellis's execution. The Sexual Offences Act 1967 legalised private homosexual relationships between consenting adults over 21 - a massive step forward.
Abortion became legal in 1967 under David Steel's Act, allowing terminations within 28 weeks under medical supervision. This ended dangerous backstreet abortions that killed many women. Divorce laws were reformed too, allowing couples to divorce after living apart for 2-5 years rather than proving adultery.
Education saw revolutionary changes with comprehensive schools replacing the old 11-plus system, whilst the Open University gave everyone access to higher education regardless of background.
Remember: These weren't just legal changes - they reflected changing social attitudes that were already happening in society.
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The late 1960s witnessed an explosion in media and youth culture that reshaped British society. Television ownership soared - by 1975, over 17 million people had TV licences, with BBC2 launching in 1967 and colour TV becoming common.
Censorship crumbled across entertainment, with theatrical censorship ending in 1968 (allowing nudity on stage) and newspapers like The Sun launching in 1964 with more liberal attitudes. This sparked backlash from conservatives like Mary Whitehouse, who formed the National Viewers and Listeners Association.
Immigration and race relations became major issues. The Commonwealth Immigration Acts of 1962 and 1968 limited non-white immigration, whilst Race Relations Acts (1965, 1968) banned discrimination in jobs and schools. Enoch Powell's controversial "Rivers of Blood" speech in 1968 inflamed racial tensions.
Second-wave feminism emerged, demanding equal pay, contraception, and childcare. The contraceptive pill became available on the NHS in 1967, revolutionary for women's freedom. Anti-Vietnam War protests merged youth culture with political activism, led mainly by university students.
Think About It: How do these cultural battles over immigration, women's rights, and social values compare to debates happening today?
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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