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AS History summer research Britain 1930-1997 - Coggle Diagram
AS History summer research Britain 1930-1997
Korean War (1950-1953)
Suez Crisis (1956)
Argyll Scandal and Profumo Affair (1963)
Ted Heath became prime minister (1970-1974)
Britain's entry into the EEC (1973)
Winter of Discontent (1978-9)
Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister (1979-90)
Falklands War (1982)
The Miner's Strike (1984-1985)
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The Argentinian dictator, General Galtieri sent forces to capture the British colony of the Falkland Islands. Thatcher immediately sent forces leading to a short war where 655 Argentinians and 255 British died and the Argentinian forces surrendered
Initially her popularity decreased as unemployment rose to post-1945 levels
Her popularity was restored partly by 1982 due to both her victory in the Falklands and because the economy began to recover. The Conservatives won a 144-seat majority in the general election.
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In December, Ford workers won a 15% pay increase after a 3 month strike. They were followed by lorry drivers who demanded a 30% rise. This affected deliveries and caused petrol shortages.
the National Union of Public Employees (who represented some of the lowest-paid local authority workers) demanded a 40% increase
The strikes were settled by pay increases which made the Labour Government seem unable to control the Unions nor manage the economy
Negotiations handled by Edward Heath. Entry was divided - 39 Conservative MP's voted against. Despite Labour opposing the terms of entry, 69 MP's defied this and voted in favour of joining.
There was no immediate impact on the economy and relations remained controversial
He was praised for his success at handling the negotiations for British entry to the Common Market in 1961-2.
The conservatives inherited an inflation rate of 5% per annum. This had reached 10% just 4 years later
The level of unemployment was roughly the same 1970-74 however the number of working days lost to strikes was double that of Wilson's six years
Heath inherited a balance of payments surplus but left a substantial deficit.
However the 4 years in power coincided with a 'world economic blizzard' which was out of his control
Duke of Argyll sued his wife for divorce on the grounds of adultery. In court, a list of 88 names was released who she allegedly had group sex with. Some of the people were rumoured to be government ministers
John Profumo's liaison with Christien Keeler was a security risk because of her links through sex work to the Russian embassy. Profumo denied the affair however it became known that he met her at the home of Stephen Ward, an osteopath who treated a number of Conservative MP's which damaged the party by association
Conflict between Britain, France and Israel against Egypt.
The Egyptian leader Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal in order to raise money. Nasser refused to reverse his policy and with Russia's support, the United Nations couldn't take action
The United Nations and USA condemned the invasion and Russia threatened to use rockets
Combined with opposition inside the UK and from the labour party, Britain withdraw its forces
Korea was split between the North and South. The communist north, backed by Russia and China, invaded the non-communist south. The southern resistance was supported by a predominantly US United Nations force (with some British help)
The war ended when the communist forces were driven back their starting position ending in a ceasefire and demilitarised zone
Iron Curtain/ Sinews of Peace speech (1946)
Churchill losing the 1945 election to Clement Attlee
Dunkirk Evacuation (1940)
Churchill became prime minister (1940-1945)
Edward VIII abdication crisis (1936)
Gandhi visits Britain (1931)
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1918)
Locally elected councils were given a some control and autonomy
Released from jail to come to an agreement in London to end the conflict
Edward wanted to marry Mrs Simpson (divorced from Mr Simpson) an American. Parliament refused so Edward broadcast his abdication
Chamberlain was ill and was losing support from his peers; the favoured successor Lord Halifax didn't take the position; Churchill was the alternative. He was seen as a decisive and determined leader
300,000 troops trapped in Dunkirk. Churchill feared the German air superiority and possibility of German assault.
Evacuation of 224,318 British troops and 111,172 of their allies from Dunkirk
The public wanted post-war change and socialist reform especially after the success of the USSR and Labour was more likely to carry this out
The 'hungry decade' of the 1930s and high unemployment was blamed on the conservatists - the labour party sought to help the working class
Many women voted for Labour to continue the Social change experienced during the war
Votes
Labour - 47.7%
Conservative - 36.2%
Seats
Labour - 61.4%
Conservative - 30.8%
Churchill spoke about how Stalin and the USSR needs to come to an agreement about its borders and territories to prevent further war
He thought they needed to agree as soon as possible to limit the power and strength of the USSR