📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
In which year was the death penalty abolished in Britain?
Correct answer: 1965
A 1945
B 1960
✓ 1965
D 1970
💡 Explanation
The death penalty was abolished in Britain in 1965.
Key facts to remember
- Death penalty abolished 1965
- Abortion legalised and homosexuality decriminalised 1967
- Equal Pay Act 1970; Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Beatles and Rolling Stones — British pop music went global
- London became centre of fashion — 'Swinging Sixties'
- Mary Quant popularised the miniskirt
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.6.3 Social change in the 1960s and 1970s:
The 1960s and 1970s were a period of significant social change in Britain. Important legislation included the abolition of the death penalty (1965), the legalisation of abortion (1967), the decriminalisation of homosexuality (1967), and the Equal Pay Act (1970). The Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 made it illegal to discriminate against women in employment and education.
The 1960s also saw a cultural revolution. British pop music, led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, became famous worldwide. London became a centre of fashion and culture. The 'Swinging Sixties' represented a break from the more conservative values of the post-war period. Mary Quant popularised the miniskirt, and Carnaby Street became a symbol of youth culture.
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