1960s Reform, Change & Protest Politics Flashcards
1
Q
How many General Elections were held in the 1960s - 70s?
A
Seven.
2
Q
Which Party Won the 1964 GE?
A
Labour with 4 seat Majority.
3
Q
Which Party Won the 1966 GE? With what Majoirty?
A
Labour, 100 seat majority (Increased by 96)
4
Q
In Short why was the 70s such a shit time?
A
- Return of the Tories
- ‘StagFlation’ (Stagnation and Inflation at the same time)
- 2 x GE in 1974
5
Q
What was the reasoning for two GE’s in 1974?
A
February GE saw Labour win more seats with Less vote.
Wilson wanted a majority government… Sort of worked, gained a majority of 3
6
Q
Inflation in 1975 was at what %?
A
27%
7
Q
When did Wilson Resign?
A
1976
8
Q
When was the EEC Referendum
A
1975
9
Q
What is the other name for the Economic Crisis of the period 1974-79?
A
Winters of Discontent. More people on fucking strike than there was people at work…..
