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Difficulty: EasySocial Changes of the 1960s

The 1960s in the UK was a period of significant social change often called the 'Swinging Sixties', famously associated with the music of The Beatles and the fashions of Mary Quant. Along with these cultural developments, which of the following social reforms was introduced by new laws passed during this decade?

  1. The liberalisation of laws regarding divorce and abortionAnswer
  2. B
    The creation of the National Health Service (NHS)
  3. C
    The first extension of voting rights to women
  4. D
    The entry of the United Kingdom into the European Economic Community (EEC)

Answer

The liberalisation of laws regarding divorce and abortion was a key social reform of the 1960s.
The 1960s, known as the 'Swinging Sixties', was a decade characterized by a shift toward personal freedom. This resulted in significant legal changes, including the liberalisation of abortion and divorce laws, as well as the decriminalisation of homosexual acts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the time period and context
The 1960s (Swinging Sixties), known for cultural icons like The Beatles and Mary Quant.
The question specifies the 1960s and asks for a matching social reform.
2
Recall major legislation from the 1960s
Laws were passed to liberalise divorce, abortion, and homosexuality.
This matches the 'social liberalisation' characteristic of the 1960s mentioned in the handbook.
3
Evaluate and eliminate other 20th-century events
The NHS belongs to the 1940s, voting rights to the early 1900s, and EEC entry to the 1970s.
Correctly sequencing these events confirms the 1960s reform.

Key Concept

Social Liberalisation of the 1960s

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Review the timeline of post-war UK history to distinguish between the establishment of the Welfare State (1940s) and the social liberalisation era (1960s).
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