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Democracy in Action: Elections and Voting · Summer Term

History of the Welfare State

Examining the history and evolution of the UK's social security system, from its origins to the present day.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the historical development of the welfare state in the UK.
  2. Analyze the key principles and objectives behind the creation of the welfare state.
  3. Evaluate the successes and failures of the welfare state over time.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - The Welfare StateGCSE: Citizenship - Social Policy
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Democracy in Action: Elections and Voting
Period: Summer Term

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