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2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007

Punk and the New Politics of the 1970s

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Recall questions on the emergence of punk, the band that came to stand for it, the values it rejected and the rise of environmental politics.

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Key term

Which band became the most notorious symbol of punk rock in Britain?

Process

What did punk rock reject, and what new concerns entered 1970s politics?

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  1. 1

    What musical movement characterised early 1970s youth culture in Britain?

    Model answer

    Glam rock, featuring flamboyant costumes and theatrical performances.

  2. 2

    When did the punk movement emerge in Britain?

    Model answer

    1976.

  3. 3

    Which band became the most notorious symbol of punk rock in Britain?

    Model answer

    The Sex Pistols.

  4. 4

    What values did punk rock reject?

    Model answer

    Mainstream values and the establishment, expressing alienation and anger at society.

  5. 5

    What environmental concerns emerged as political issues in 1970s Britain?

    Model answer

    Pollution concerns about industrial and environmental damage.

  6. 6

    What was the Club of Rome's 'Limits to Growth' report of 1972?

    Model answer

    An influential study warning that continued economic growth would exhaust the Earth's resources, helping to establish environmentalism as a political force.

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