Heath's Government 2 Flashcards
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1
Q
What was Heath’s initial attitude towards being in power?
A
felt his victory would enable him to run a strong government committed to modernising Britain
2
Q
What were problems in NI undermined by?
A
problems in mainland Britain e.g., miners strike & general election
3
Q
How many of people interned were Catholic?
A
95%
4
Q
What did Direct Rule replace?
A
Stormont government
5
Q
Who was Willie Whitelaw?
A
secretary of state
6
Q
What did Whitelaw aim to do?
A
phase out internment and negotiate a permanent solution for NI
7
Q
What did the Sunningdale Agreement say was needed for changes to be made?
A
majority vote
