CLEP Western Civ II

Category - WWII

The England that emerged under Prime Minister Clement Attlee, who was in office from 1945-1951, could best be described as
  1. Distinctly anti-capitalist
  2. A blend of capitalism and socialism
  3. A proto type for other socialist governments
  4. Unrestricted capitalism
  5. Dominated by the demands of unions
Explanation
Answer: B - Attlee's government could best be described as a blend of capitalism and socialism. Attlee led the first government in which the Labour Party dominated, and it nationalized many key industries, such as banking, electricity and gas, and communications. However, in spite of these takeovers, 80% of British companies remained in private hands. Other social benefits, such as social security and unemployment, improved, though Britain maintained many capitalist structures.
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