THE IRON YEARS

THE IRON YEARS

Professional Development

10 Qs

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THE IRON YEARS

THE IRON YEARS

Assessment

Quiz

English

Professional Development

Hard

Created by

MAR REY

Used 5+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from:

1980 to 1991
1979 to 1990
1965 to 1975
2000 to 2010

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 Which of the following industries did Margaret Thatcher aim to privatise during her time as Prime Minister?

telecommunications, gas, electricity, water, and transportation
manufacturing, construction, mining
technology, entertainment, finance
education, healthcare, agriculture

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Thatcher's government implemented a series of policies collectively known as "Thatcherism." Which of the following is a key element of Thatcherism?

Increased government regulation
Nationalization of industries
Expansion of welfare programs
Free-market economic policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The "Miners' Strike" in the 1980s was a major conflict between Margaret Thatcher's government and:

Labour Party
United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP)
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
British Trade Union Congress (TUC)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason behind the Miners' Strike in 1984-1985?

Proposed closure of coal mines and job losses

Decreased demand for coal
Increased wages for miners
Government intervention in the mining industry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Margaret Thatcher's government was criticised for its handling of the mining sector. How did the government's policies impact coal mining in the UK?

Led to the expansion of the coal industry

Resulted in improved working conditions for miners

Led to the closure of many coal mines

Increased coal exports to other countries

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which UK region was particularly affected by the closure of coal mines and experienced significant economic challenges during Thatcher's tenure?

Wales and the South West
Yorkshire and the North East
London and the South East
Scotland and Northern Ireland

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