Northern Ireland's Economy in the 1980's (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What economic principles did Thatcher's govt emphasise in the 1980s?
What economic principles did Thatcher's govt emphasise in the 1980s?
Free markets & privatisation
Which traditional industries in NI faced decline due to reduced subsidies?
Which traditional industries in NI faced decline due to reduced subsidies?
Shipbuilding & textiles
Which areas were particularly affected by public spending cuts?
Which areas were particularly affected by public spending cuts?
Social services, housing & employment
In what year was Harland and Wolff privatised?
In what year was Harland and Wolff privatised?
1989
Why was the public sector a major employer in NI?
Why was the public sector a major employer in NI?
Lack of private sector opportunities
Which community was disproportionately affected by public sector job cuts?
Which community was disproportionately affected by public sector job cuts?
Nationalist community
How was Thatcher's economic approach viewed in NI?
How was Thatcher's economic approach viewed in NI?
Highly controversial & widely unpopular
How did the unionist community's view of Thatcher's policies change?
How did the unionist community's view of Thatcher's policies change?
Initially supportive, then disillusioned
What industry was Short Brothers involved in?
What industry was Short Brothers involved in?
Aerospace
What was Harland and Wolff a symbol of?
What was Harland and Wolff a symbol of?
NI's industrial strength
What unique circumstances made Thatcher's policies difficult to implement successfully?
What unique circumstances made Thatcher's policies difficult to implement successfully?
Violence, instability & social division
What was the overall view of Thatcher's economic approach in NI by the end of the 1980s?
What was the overall view of Thatcher's economic approach in NI by the end of the 1980s?
Widely viewed as a failure