1990-97 Flashcards
1
Q
How did John Keegan describe Major’s government in 2004?
A
one of the dreariest administrations of the century
2
Q
How many Major portrayed in Spitting Image?
A
A grey and lifeless figure with little to no joy or personality
3
Q
What did Major say about the Citizen’s Charter?
A
‘it is about giving more power to the citizen. It is a testament to our belief in peoples’ right to be informed and to choose for themselves’
4
Q
What was the date of the 1993 election?
A
8th April
5
Q
What was the Conservative majority after 1992?
A
21
6
Q
What was the date of Black Wednesday?
A
16th September 1992.
7
Q
Who led to Euro-rebels?
A
Bill Cash
8
Q
What did the Gulf War do?
A
Successfully end the illegal occupation of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein
9
Q
What were the reasons for the Conservative defeat in 1997?
A
- continuous divisions over Europe
- the withdrawal from the ERM
- distaste over Maastricht
- Major’s uninspiring leadership
- had lost all by elections since 1990
- had always had a very small majority
