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AIC: Background (Writer - J.B.Priestley. (Political and social activist.,…
AIC: Background
Writer - J.B.Priestley.
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During WW2, he made weekly broadcasts, which were popular and directed towards British workers.
Critical of the government, which led to the broadcasts to be cancelled.
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Part of a movement to set up a political party (Common Wealth Party), which eventually merged with the Labour Party.
Worked towards development of the Welfare State, encouraging the idea of communal responsibility.
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Between 1912 and 1945, society changed a great deal; there was a desire for political and social change, which Priestley wanted to encourage.
Social position was more important, than it is today.
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