Britain in the 1970s Flashcards
1
Q
By what were the 70s in Britain primarily marked for ?
A
- Balance of payments deficit
- Inflation
- Strikes
- Industry needing to be modernised
2
Q
What sudden global change and increase of put Britain under strain?
A
Globalisation.
3
Q
What did the Industrial relations act trigger?
A
Miner strikes.
4
Q
Why were the miner strikes so influential ?
A
The miner strikes meant that there was not enough coal, therefore not enough power, so the government had to introduce a three day week and rationing. The government gave in and in and was at the miner’s mercy.
5
Q
Why did Unions go on strike when Wilson and later on Jim Callaghan were in charge?
A
Because the government was imposing cuts in public spending in exchange for IMF loans.
