How Did Ww2 Affect The British Economy

The second World War saw the world in a different place than it had been at the time of World War I and the resulting boom of the “Roaring” twenties. The drastically different 1930s marked a time of international economic struggles, with the crash of the stock market and subsequent Great Depression in the United States creating a climate of struggle absorbed by Britain’s and most other international economies. World War II represented a time of perseverance, of true nationalism and incredible effort on the parts of virtually every caring citizen of the U.K., accompanied by a considerable financial toll on Britain’s economy, resulting in major enduring political and cultural changes across Britain, taking it into the modern age. There is no comparison for the way in which the genuine threat of the Nazis impacted the motivation behind Britain’s unity in fighting as a leading component of the Allied force during World …show more content…
The National Health Service continued to be a valuable asset to the health and longevity to the nation, and is still in existence today. However, there were economic realities in store that the people of Britain conceded to face. The accumulated financial struggle of over twenty years had taken a gargantuan toll on the British economy, forcing economic reform to the minds of every politician. The new government attempted to maintain balance between the people’s obvious desire for more assistance and social unity and the obvious challenge presented in the form of the economy. The message was clear: while the people of Britain may be realistic, they were also determined not to be stuck in their past, however illustrious, and move into the future speaking out for their needs in the direction of