UK Politics from Macmillan to Thatcher
A 13-part course with A Level Revison
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- Total Time 1 hr, 1 min
- Lessons 13
- Exercises 38
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37 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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6 minPolitical Science lesson 14 CQ
The Macmillan government in Britain began in 1957. In this history lesson focusing on the British government, learn about the conservative party of the era.
with A Level RevisonThe Macmillan government in Britain began in 1957. In this history lesson focusing on the British government, learn about the conservative party of the era.
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5 minFREElesson 2Free3 CQ
Macmillan began serving as the UK Prime Minister in 1957. This started a Conservative reign at a time of social change, which is reviewed in this lesson.
with A Level RevisonMacmillan began serving as the UK Prime Minister in 1957. This started a Conservative reign at a time of social change, which is reviewed in this lesson.
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6 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 3Free4 CQ
What were the economic impacts of the Macmillan years? In this UK history lesson, learn about the Macmillan government and its various economic policies.
with A Level RevisonWhat were the economic impacts of the Macmillan years? In this UK history lesson, learn about the Macmillan government and its various economic policies.
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5 minFREEPolitical Science lesson 4Free3 CQ
James Harold Wilson—a Labour Party politician—served as the Prime Minister of the UK from 1964 to 1970. In this lesson, learn about his economic reforms.
with A Level RevisonJames Harold Wilson—a Labour Party politician—served as the Prime Minister of the UK from 1964 to 1970. In this lesson, learn about his economic reforms.
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4 minPolitical Science lesson 53 CQ
Unlike Macmillan, Wilson—the Labour Party leader in the mid-1960s—did an excellent job of expanding opportunities early in his reign, but it didn't last long.
with A Level RevisonUnlike Macmillan, Wilson—the Labour Party leader in the mid-1960s—did an excellent job of expanding opportunities early in his reign, but it didn't last long.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 62 CQ
In British political history, Heath's leadership was marked by poor relationships with trade unions, as well as controversial economic choices, discussed here.
with A Level RevisonIn British political history, Heath's leadership was marked by poor relationships with trade unions, as well as controversial economic choices, discussed here.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 72 CQ
Although Heath was not the most successful British head of government, his leadership nonetheless led to changes in immigration and labor policy.
with A Level RevisonAlthough Heath was not the most successful British head of government, his leadership nonetheless led to changes in immigration and labor policy.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 82 CQ
In this British political history lesson review the Wilson/Callaghan government, the slackened economy of the era, and how the government tried to fix it.
with A Level RevisonIn this British political history lesson review the Wilson/Callaghan government, the slackened economy of the era, and how the government tried to fix it.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 92 CQ
From taking over power in 1974, to losing the General Election in 1979 the Wilson/Callaghan government faced many challenges leading the United Kingdom.
with A Level RevisonFrom taking over power in 1974, to losing the General Election in 1979 the Wilson/Callaghan government faced many challenges leading the United Kingdom.
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3 minPolitical Science lesson 102 CQ
The social aspects of Britain in the mid- to late-seventies were largely influenced by the politics of the Wilson/Callaghan Labour government and trade unions.
with A Level RevisonThe social aspects of Britain in the mid- to late-seventies were largely influenced by the politics of the Wilson/Callaghan Labour government and trade unions.
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6 minPolitical Science lesson 114 CQ
The Thatcher era in Britain was significant for its political and economic impact on the country, and in this political history lesson, learn why.
with A Level RevisonThe Thatcher era in Britain was significant for its political and economic impact on the country, and in this political history lesson, learn why.
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4 minPolitical Science lesson 123 CQ
Beyond the economic policy enacted by Thatcher, her impact on UK social policy cannot be undervalued. This lesson covers this important part of British history.
with A Level RevisonBeyond the economic policy enacted by Thatcher, her impact on UK social policy cannot be undervalued. This lesson covers this important part of British history.
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5 minPolitical Science lesson 133 CQ
The economic realities of the Thatcher era aren't easy to craft into a simple story, but understanding tax changes and privatization is a start!
with A Level RevisonThe economic realities of the Thatcher era aren't easy to craft into a simple story, but understanding tax changes and privatization is a start!
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524 min5-part Art Appreciation course15 CQ
This course from A Level Revision covers how art is used to communicate, how this occurs in specific art styles, and why history behind common themes is an important foundation for analysis.
with A Level RevisonThis course from A Level Revision covers how art is used to communicate, how this occurs in specific art styles, and why history behind common themes is an important foundation for analysis.
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3 minFrench lesson2 CQ
Perhaps the most simple and useful tense in French is the present tense. In this beginner-level language lesson learn how to conjugate verbs in the present.
with A Level RevisonPerhaps the most simple and useful tense in French is the present tense. In this beginner-level language lesson learn how to conjugate verbs in the present.
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5 minFrench lesson3 CQ
What if you want to say something happened in the past, in French? The passé composé is the tense you need, and it's covered in this beginner language lesson.
with A Level RevisonWhat if you want to say something happened in the past, in French? The passé composé is the tense you need, and it's covered in this beginner language lesson.
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2 minFrench lesson2 CQ
What is l'imparfait? This important tense in the French Language (known as the imperfect tense) is a descriptive past tense formed by changing verb endings.
with A Level RevisonWhat is l'imparfait? This important tense in the French Language (known as the imperfect tense) is a descriptive past tense formed by changing verb endings.
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4 minFrench lesson3 CQ
Learn how to use the pluperfect tense in French! In this beginner-level language lesson, learn how to refer to something that happened before a past event.
with A Level RevisonLearn how to use the pluperfect tense in French! In this beginner-level language lesson, learn how to refer to something that happened before a past event.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
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69532 minFREE69-part Political Science courseFree302 CQ
In this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
with William SpanielIn this extensive international relations course, gain real insight into the forces, structures, and ideas that influence how nations strategize to survive and prosper in the realm of global politics.
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525 min5-part Political Science course15 CQ
This course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
with Citizen GeniusThis course provides an overview of the U.S. census, how Congressional seats are apportioned, the redistricting process within states, as well as how and why gerrymandering occurs.
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442 min4-part Political Science course23 CQ
The United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
with Keith HughesThe United States may have a messy political system, but it is based on the vision of the founding fathers and a commitment to Federalism. Learn all about Federalism in this political science course!
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1299 min12-part Political Science course57 CQ
In this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
with University of ShedIn this course, learn about the globalized world and how society, politics, law, culture, and more are impacted. Plus review how to measure globalization, and discover the future of globalization.
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1195 min11-part Political Science course53 CQ
For several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.
with Arthur JacksonFor several thousand years, humans have been guided by different political and social structures. In this course, learn about tribes, empires, and nations and how they continue to exist even now.