1979 Election Quiz

Who was the leader of the Labour Party during the 1979 election?

• Clement Hatley

• James Callaghan

• Margaret Thatcher

• John Smith

What was the main economic policy consensus prior to Margaret Thatcher's government?

• Supply-side economics

• Monetarism

• Austrian economics

• Keynesianism

Which industry did Margaret Thatcher privatize during her time in office?

• Automobile industry

• Steel industry

• Textile industry

• Agriculture industry

What was the main slogan used by the Conservative Party in the 1979 election?

• Thatcher for Britain

• Vote for Change

• Labour Isn't Working

• A New Beginning

What was the result of the 1979 election in terms of the majority of seats won by the Conservative Party?

• Tie

• Narrow defeat

• Modest victory

• Landslide victory

Which age group showed the highest support for the Conservative Party in the 1979 election?

• 18-25

• 26-40

• 41-55

• 56 and above

What was the main factor that determined how people voted in the 1979 election?

• Age

• Gender

• Religion

• Class

What was the nickname of James Callaghan, the leader of the Labour Party?

• Happy Harry

• Jolly John

• Cheery Charlie

• Sunny Jim

Which advertising firm was hired by the Conservative Party for the 1979 election campaign?

• McCann Erickson

• DDB Worldwide

• Ogilvy & Mather

• Saatchi & Saatchi

What was the main policy introduced by the Conservative Party in the 1979 election manifesto?

• Right to Healthcare

• Right to Education

• Right to Buy

• Right to Work