Political Developments: Reasons for the Poll Tax being a disaster Flashcards
1
Q
Why was it difficult to track renters under the Poll Tax?
A
Because they moved frequently
2
Q
Name a group of younger individuals in society who would move frequently
A
University Students
3
Q
What was an issue with enforcing the Poll Tax due to its scale?
A
It was unable to be enforced
4
Q
What did the government promise with Poll Tax for poorer people?
A
That they would make it lower
5
Q
What did the government promise with Poll Tax for richer people?
A
That they would increase it
6
Q
How can an omission of Thatcherism be shown with trying to increase poll tax for rich people?
A
It meant they were no longer interested in rich people keeping more of their money
7
Q
Did Thatcher reduce Poll Tax for poorer people?
A
No
