De-industrialisation Flashcards
1
Q
When was Margaret thatcher elected?
A
1979
2
Q
What did Margaret thatcher do to contribute to de-industrialisation?
A
Privatised key national industries
3
Q
When did factory closures in Sheffield start and continue through?
A
Started 1970’s to 1980’s
4
Q
Unemployment went from 4% in 1978 to…
A
16% in 1984
5
Q
What percentage of the workforce was employed in manufacturing in 1984, as a pose to the 50% that was employed in 1971?
A
24%
6
Q
What two films are based on Sheffield?
A
Full Monty and Brassed Off
