Unit 1 option 1D: Britain, 1964–90: Practice Questions

Which Prime Minister called the General Election of February 1974 under the slogan 'Who Governs Britain?' following a major confrontation with the miners?

A critical factor contributing to the ultimate failure of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike against the Thatcher government in 1984-85 was:

In which year did the United Kingdom, under the leadership of Edward Heath, formally join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), established in 1964 by Harold Wilson's government, had the primary aim of addressing which long-standing economic problem?

The Falklands Conflict, which significantly boosted Margaret Thatcher's political fortunes, took place in which year?

Identify the key government policy, implemented extensively by the Thatcher administration, which involved selling off state-owned companies to private investors.

Explain the political significance of the 'White Terror' phenomenon that occurred during the 1970s, linked to political violence in Northern Ireland and its impact on mainland Britain.

What was the name given to the widespread period of public sector strikes and industrial unrest that severely impacted Britain during the winter of 1978–79?

Describe the immediate impact of the miners' strikes of 1972 and 1974 on the Conservative government led by Edward Heath.

Assess the view that the clash between the government and the miners (1984–85) was the most significant factor in the decline of trade union power under Margaret Thatcher's government (1979–90).