Britain transformed, 1918–97

Section A How far did the lives of women change in the years 1918–79?

Section B How accurate is it to say that the 1960s saw a transformation in British popular culture?

Section C Extract 1 (interpretation written for this paper in the style of a historian; not a real quotation): The Thatcher governments broke the post-war consensus. Privatisation, trade union reform and the sale of council houses created a new Britain in which enterprise was rewarded and the state retreated. Extract 2 (interpretation written for this paper in the style of a historian; not a real quotation): The 'Thatcher revolution' was less complete than its supporters claim. Public spending remained high, the welfare state survived largely intact, and the social costs of deindustrialisation fell heavily on the North, Scotland and Wales. In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Thatcher governments (1979–90) transformed Britain? To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.