A Long and Illustrious History
What were the main industries nationalised by the 1945 Labour government?
AThe national newspaper industry and broadcasting
BShops, department stores and retail banks
CRailways, coal mines, gas, water and electricity supplies ✓
DThe car manufacturing industry and merchant shipping
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Railways, coal mines, gas, water and electricity supplies.
The 1945 Labour government nationalised (took into public ownership) the railways, coal mines, and gas, water and electricity supplies — taking these key industries away from private ownership.
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