Primarily starting in the mid-1960s, London became a centre for the worldwide youth culture, exemplified by the Swinging London subculture associated with the King's Road, Chelsea and Carnaby Street. The role of trendsetter was revived during the punk era. In 1965 London's political boundaries were expanded to take into account the growth of the urban area and a new Greater London Council was created. During The Troubles in Northern Ireland, London was subjected to bombing attacks by the Provisional IRA. Racial inequality was highlighted by the 1981 Brixton riot. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the root cause of the Brixton riot in 1981? ANS1 Racial inequality QSN2 In what year was the Greater London Council formed? ANS2 1965 QSN3 In what period was London a symbol of trend-setting and youth? ANS3 the mid-1960s QSN4 During "The Troubles", who waged assaults via bombings on London? ANS4 the Provisional IRA QSN5 Why was the Greater London Council established? ANS5 the growth of the urban area