Labour and the Controlled Economy 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsASWJEC Created by: JoHastingsCreated on: 06-04-18 19:26 Loans- Why did Britain need to revive her industries? So that exports could increase and the defecit could be reduced. 1 of 13 What size of loan was the economist Keynes sent to the USA to ask for? An interest-free loan of US $6,000 million. (It was only fully paid back fully in 2006). 2 of 13 How much did the Americans actually give? $3750 million at 2% interest. 3 of 13 How did this first loan help Britain's defecit? Exports reached 17% above the 1939 level. British industry was recovering. The balance of payments defecit stood at £438 million. 4 of 13 What was the European recovery programme? Offered grants to countries in Europe. UK took £1263 million. 5 of 13 How did the European recovery programme help Britain? Enabled recovery to be completed. Exports were at 75% above the 1938 level. 6 of 13 Austerity- Who became chancellor of the exchequer in October 1947? Sir Stafford Cripps. 7 of 13 What did Sir Stafford Cripps believe was the best way to solve Britain's economic problems? Austerity. 8 of 13 What were his priorities? Exports, capital investment in industry. 9 of 13 Which goods were to be rationed until 1951? Meat, butter, bacon, tea, sugar. 10 of 13 How far did Britain's farming industry improve? 20% increase in agricultural output from 1947-1952. 11 of 13 Why was coal rationed and what was the impact? The winter of 1946-1947 was especially cold. 2 million people were temporarily out of work. 12 of 13 Why were building materials rationed? They were needed to build schools and council houses. 13 of 13
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