SwedenSveriges historia 23 · History of Sweden
After the Second World War came the so-called record years, when the welfare society was expanded. Which change belonged to that period?
In the exam (Swedish)
Efter andra världskriget följde de så kallade rekordåren, då välfärdssamhället byggdes ut. Vilken förändring hörde till den tiden?
- aThe working week became longer and Sunday work became commonArbetsveckan blev längre och söndagsarbete blev vanligt
- bPaid holidays became longerDen betalda semestern blev längreCorrect answer
- cThe right to vote again depended on incomeRösträtten blev beroende av inkomst igen
- dChild labour in factories became more commonBarnarbete i fabriker blev vanligare
Why?
The strong economy made big reforms possible. Paid holidays were extended to three weeks in 1951 and four weeks in 1963, and the working week became shorter.
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