Key Chronology - The Rise Of Margaret Thatcher, 1975-83 Flashcards

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What happened between 1978 and 1979?

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The Winter of Discontent

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What happened in May 1979?

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Conservative general election victory

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What happened in February 1981?

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Formation of the SDP

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What happened in June 1982?

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Surrender of Argentine forces in the Falklands

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What happened in September 1982?

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Unemployment above 3 million

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What happened in June 1983?

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Massive Conservative victory in general election

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What happened February 1975?

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Edward Heath replaced as leader by Margaret Thatcher

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