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While the mid-20th century is often remembered for the global influence of British pop music, the decade of the 1960s also saw Parliament introduce laws that fundamentally changed society. Which major reform was part of this 'social revolution'?

  1. The permanent abolition of the death penaltyAnswer
  2. B
    The founding of the National Health Service (NHS)
  3. C
    The UK joining the European Economic Community (EEC)
  4. D
    The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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The permanent abolition of the death penalty was a major reform passed during the 1960s.
The 1960s was a period of 'social revolution' in the UK, characterised by the 'Swinging Sixties' culture and significant legal changes, including the permanent abolition of the death penalty, the Abortion Act, and the Sexual Offences Act.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the time period associated with the 'social revolution' and 'Swinging Sixties'.
The period refers to the 1960s.
This decade is defined by both cultural success (e.g., The Beatles) and liberalising legal reforms.
2
Evaluate the provided legislative changes against the 1960s timeline.
The abolition of capital punishment (1965/1969), the Abortion Act (1967), and the Sexual Offences Act (1967) all occurred in this decade.
These laws reflected the shifting social attitudes of the time.
3
Confirm that the other options belong to different decades.
The NHS (1940s), the Coronation (1950s), and EEC entry (1970s) are distinct from the 1960s reforms.
Correctly categorising post-war events ensures mastery of the historical timeline.

Key Concept

1960s Social Revolution and Legislative Reform
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