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y12 - britain: 1951 - 1979 > 3.11 Wilson and Politics (2nd term) > Flashcards

3.11 Wilson and Politics (2nd term) Flashcards

1
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Who was in the Inner Core of Wilson’s cabinet?

A

Callaghan: Foreign Office
Healey: Treasury
Crosland: Department of the Environment

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2
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Who was Secretary of State for Employment under Wilson?

A

Foot

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3
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Who ran the Department for Trade and Industry under Wilson?

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Benn

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4
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There was a record number of women in Wilson’s cabinet. How many?

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Two (some record…)

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5
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Who was the Secretary of State for Health and Social Services under Wilson?

A

Castle

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6
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Who was Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection under Wilson?

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Williams

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7
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Who led the Foreign Office under Wilson?

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Callaghan

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Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer under Wilson?

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Healey

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9
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Who was the Secretary of State for the Environment under Wilson?

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Crosland

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10
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Who was the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under Wilson?

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Callaghan

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11
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What did Tony Benn and the hard left want?

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Anti-EEC and an alternative economic strategy

They wanted massive extension of public ownership

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Why was Benn so important?

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Many of the Labour Party members liked his ideas and they went down well at Labour Party conferences

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13
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What was the Poulson Affair?

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Two Labour figures (Cunningham and Smith) were sent to prison on corruption charges

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14
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When was the Poulson Affair?

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1973

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15
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Why was the Poulson Affair such a problem?

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It affected Maudling which lowered the Labour Party’s reputation

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16
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What difficult decision did Wilson have to make about power?

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How to carry on in parliament
- Make a deal with the Liberals
- Hold another election

17
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What did Wilson decide to do about the economic and industrial relations crisis?

A

He abolished the Industrial Relations Act

He abolished the Pay Board

18
Q

In terms of the EEC, who did Wilson make sure to include in his cabinet?

A

Pro and anti-Europeans

19
Q

What did Benn demand in terms of the EEC?

A

A referendum

20
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What did Williams announce in terms of an EEC referendum?

A

She would leave the party if the referendum went against entry

21
Q

How much were both sides given to campaign for/against the EEC?

A

£125,000

22
Q

In terms of the EEC, what were the cabinet allowed?

A

A free vote

23
Q

What percentage of the population voted in favour of EEC membership

A

67%

24
Q

What was happening in Northern Ireland when Wilson took office?

A

A strike and protests against Sunningdale

25
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Who was Northern Ireland’s Secretary?

A

Merlyn Rees

26
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What did Rees suggest?

A

A Constitutional Convention to discuss a political agreement

27
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Was the result of Rees’ suggestion for a Constitutional Convention?

A

It failed and was dissolved in March 1976

28
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In Northern Ireland, Rees brought an end to what?

A

Internment

29
Q

What legislation did Rees bring in after IRA bombings in Birmingham?

A

Prevention of Terrorism Act

30
Q

When was the Prevention of Terrorism Act passed?

A

November 1974

31
Q

What did Rees give the Royal Ulster Constabulary?

A

More responsibility in Northern Ireland

32
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What did Rees use the SAS for?

A

Counter-insurgency against the IRA

33
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When did Wilson resign?

A

April 1976

34
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Who became Labour leader after Wilson’s resignation?

A

Callaghan

35
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What did the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act do?

A

Made it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex in employment, education, housing, goods, and services.

36
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What Commission was set up under the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act?

A

Equal Opportunities Commission

37
Q

Why was the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act criticised?

A

It was still difficult to prove discrimination

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