Heath Flashcards
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974?
Edward Heath
What political party did Edward Heath lead?
The Conservative Party
In what year did Edward Heath first become Prime Minister?
1970
What major international event occurred during Heath’s premiership in 1973?
The United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community (EEC)
True or False: Edward Heath’s government was marked by economic stability.
False
What was the primary focus of Heath’s economic policies?
Controlling inflation and managing industrial relations
Fill in the blank: Edward Heath was known for his attempts to negotiate with ________ during industrial disputes.
Trade unions
Which significant event in 1973 affected the British economy during Heath’s government?
The Oil Crisis
What was the name of the policy aimed at reducing inflation that Heath’s government implemented?
The ‘Incomes Policy’
How many general elections did Heath lead during his time as Prime Minister?
Two
In which year did the first general election during Heath’s premiership take place?
1970
What was the outcome of the 1974 general election for Heath’s government?
He lost his parliamentary majority
True or False: Edward Heath was known for his strong leadership during the three-day week.
False
What was the three-day week?
A measure implemented to conserve electricity during the energy crisis in 1974
What was the name of the agreement Heath negotiated with trade unions in 1972?
The Industrial Relations Act
Which major political figure was a key opponent of Heath during his premiership?
Harold Wilson
Fill in the blank: Edward Heath was the first Conservative Prime Minister to take the UK into the ________.
European Economic Community
What was one of the key criticisms of Heath’s economic management?
Failure to control inflation
What year did Edward Heath resign as Prime Minister?
1974
Which event led to Edward Heath calling a second general election in 1974?
The failure to resolve the coal miners’ strike and subsequent economic crisis
True or False: Heath’s government was characterized by strong support from the public.
False
What was the impact of the 1973 oil crisis on Heath’s government?
It exacerbated economic problems and led to public discontent
What was the main outcome of the 1974 February general election?
A hung parliament
Fill in the blank: Edward Heath’s government faced significant challenges from ________ during his term.
Trade unions
What did Heath propose to improve industrial relations?
The Industrial Relations Act
What role did Heath play in the UK’s entry into the EEC?
He was the Prime Minister who negotiated and signed the accession.
