Thatcher And Falklands 1983 Flashcards
1
Q
What Argentian ship did Britain sink in May 1982?
A
The General Belgrano
2
Q
How much would it cost to protect the Falklands a year?
A
About £60 million a year
3
Q
How much did the Falklands war cost?
A
Over £700 million
4
Q
How much of the British Public were supportive of sending the Task Force to the Falklands in April 1982?
A
85%
5
Q
What was Thatcher’s popularity rating before the Falklands War?
A
25% (most unpopular ever)
6
Q
What did unemployment peak at?
A
3.2 million
7
Q
How many working days were lost to strike action?
A
30 million
