Unemployment and Strikes in Economic Recession
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In 1981, unemployment in the UK passed the ______ mark for the first time in nearly 50 years.

2,600,000

The UK Government welcomed plans by the Japanese car firm ______ to build Datsun cars in Britain.

Nissan

In May 1981, over 100,000 people marched to Trafalgar Square in London for the TUC's ______ for Jobs.

March

The closure of the ______ car plant in Linwood, Scotland, was announced.

<p>Talbot</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ announces widespread pit closures.

<p>National Coal Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

In October, ______ announced the closure of three factories.

<p>British Leyland</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ Government's March budget was met with uproar.

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______, Conservative MP, warned of "racial civil war" in Britain due to migration.

<p>Enoch Powell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enoch Powell warns that Britain 'has seen nothing yet' regarding racial __________.

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Rioting breaks out in cities including London, Birmingham, and __________.

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The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady __________ takes place at St Paul's Cathedral.

<p>Diana</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over 30 million viewers watched the royal wedding, making it the second highest television audience of all time in __________.

<p>Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moira Stuart is appointed the BBC's first black __________.

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The Home Secretary, William Whitelaw, allows Wolverhampton council to place a 14 day ban on political ______ in the West Midlands town.

<p>marches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bobby Sands, an IRA member on hunger strike in the Maze prison, is elected MP for ______ and South Tyrone in a by election.

<p>Fermanagh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Four members of an Asian Muslim family are killed by arson at their home in ______, London.

<p>Walthamstow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Margaret Thatcher blames IRA leaders for the recent IRA hunger striker ______.

<p>deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

In November, the Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda becomes independent of the United ______.

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More than 80 arrests are made during clashes between white power skinheads and black people in ______.

<p>Coventry</p> Signup and view all the answers

The hunger strikes at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland ended in October ______ after seven months and 10 deaths.

<p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

An opinion poll shows that Margaret Thatcher is now the most unpopular postwar British ______.

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Enoch Powell's Warning

Powell cautioned about escalating racial unrest in Britain.

Finsbury Park Clashes

Over 100 arrests and 15 police injuries occurred in racial unrest in Finsbury Park.

Riots in July 1981

Major riots erupted across multiple UK cities including London and Birmingham.

Southall Riots

Riots involved Asians and skinheads in Southall, triggered by pub disturbances.

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Royal Wedding Viewership

Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding had over 30 million viewers, a record audience.

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Unemployment in 1981

Unemployment in the UK surpassed 2.6 million for the first time in 50 years.

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Nissan in Britain

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan set up to produce Datsun cars in the UK, impacting local industry.

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TUC's March For Jobs

Over 100,000 people marched in London in May 1981, advocating for employment.

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British Leyland factory closures

British Leyland announced the closure of three factories leading to nearly 3,000 job losses.

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Inflation rate in 1981

Inflation peaked at 16.1%, contributing to high unemployment rates.

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Racial Civil War warning

Enoch Powell warned of a potential 'racial civil war' due to immigration.

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British Nationality Act

Legislation defining British citizenship, granting it at birth to those with a British parent.

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New Cross Fire

A tragic fire in 1981 that killed 13 young black individuals, leading to protests.

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Wolverhampton Council Ban

A 14-day ban on political marches due to militant race riots.

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National Front

A white supremacist organization known for anti-immigrant protests.

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Walthamstow Arson Attack

An Asian Muslim family suffers a racially motivated arson attack, resulting in four deaths.

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Bobby Sands

IRA member who died after a 66-day hunger strike while elected as an MP.

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IRA Hunger Strikes

A series of strikes by Irish Republicans demanding political prisoner status.

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Margaret Thatcher's Unpopularity

Polls indicate Thatcher as the most unpopular postwar British Prime Minister.

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Brixton Riots

Riots in London linked to social and economic issues, resulting in injuries and property damage.

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Police Response to Riots

Thatcher’s announcement allowing the use of rubber bullets and water cannons against rioters.

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Study Notes

Unemployment/Strikes Caused by Economic Recession

  • Unemployment in 1981 reached a 50-year high of 2,600,000.
  • The UK government welcomed Japanese car manufacturer Nissan's plan to build cars in Britain.
  • British Aerospace shares were partly sold by the government.
  • Significant protests, including a march of over 100,000 people in London, occurred due to job losses.
  • Car plants in Linwood, Scotland, and Talbot closed.
  • Coal mines were also closed.
  • Inflation reached 16.1%.
  • Bus operator Midland Red closed its headquarters, affecting 170 jobs.
  • Suzuki began importing cars to Britain.
  • British Leyland production of the Austin Maxi ended after 12 years.
  • Three British Leyland factories closed, costing nearly 3,000 jobs.
  • The Conservative government's budget faced criticism due to spending cuts.

Government Racism and Racism of the National Front

  • Enoch Powell warned of "racial civil war" due to immigration.

  • The British Nationality Act defined British citizenship. There was an automatic citizenship for anyone born in the UK whose parent was a British citizen or settled there.

  • A fire at New Cross House, in 1981, killed 13 young black people.

  • The New Cross Massacre Action Committee was formed.

  • Protests took place in response to the deaths and other issues, with a rally with 20,000 participants.

  • William Whitelaw, Home Secretary, banned political marches in the West Midlands due to concerns about militant race riots and a planned National Front march.

  • The National Front (a white supremacist organization) held numerous anti-immigrant demonstrations.

  • Four members of an Asian family were killed in a racially-motivated arson attack.

  • Clashes occurred involving white supremacists, black people, and anti-racist demonstrations.

Irish Republicanism and IRA Hunger Strikes

  • Bobby Sands, an IRA member on hunger strike, was elected to Parliament.
  • IRA prisoners demanded not to wear prison uniforms and considered themselves as political prisoners.
  • Sands died after 66 days.
  • IRA hunger strikes lasted for seven months with 10 deaths.
  • Margaret Thatcher blamed IRA leaders for the deaths of hunger strikers.
  • Margaret Thatcher's popularity was at an all-time low.

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This quiz explores the significant unemployment crisis and strikes in the UK during the economic recession of the early 1980s. It highlights government responses to job losses, protests, and the impact on industries such as car manufacturing and coal mining. Test your knowledge on the effects of economic policies and public sentiment during this challenging period.

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