Britain Since 1945

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Section 1

The Post-War Period

The Welfare State

The Labour government (1945-1951) established:

End of Empire

Most British colonies gained independence:

Immigration

People from the West Indies, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came to help rebuild Britain. The Windrush generation arrived in 1948.

Social Change in the 1960s

- Abolition of the death penalty (1965)

🔑Key Facts

NHS founded: 1948
Windrush generation: 1948
India/Pakistan independence: 1947
Major social reforms: 1960s-1970s

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Britain Since 1945 - Life in the UK Study Guide