The Making of Modern Britain (1987-1997)

What is an example of Major successfully negotiating with Europe?

1991 opt out clause Maastricht Treaty

When did Major replace the poll tax?

1991

When was black Wednesday?

1992

What did Major describe black Wednesday as?

The beginning of the end

What did the ERM value the pound at?

2.95 German marks - overpriced

What was interest rates raised to in 1992?

15%

What is a consequence of black Wednesday?

Major lost the conservatives economic reputation

What was cash for questions?

Conservatives accused for accepting money to ask questions in 1994

Why did Major’s 1993 back to basics campaign fail?

Tory scandal + sleaze

When was the citizens’ charter?

1991

Why was the citizens’ charter ridiculed?

Cones hotline

When did Major have to U-turn?

When he attempted to privatise the post office

When did Major hold his “back me or sack me” leadership election?

1995

What did Blair say about “back me or sack me” ?

You follow your party I lead mine

What is one benefit of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty?

Britain did not have to join the single currency

Who blocked the Maastricht Treaty’s ratification in 1993?

Rebel conservative MPs

What is one of Major’s early successes?

1991 first Gulf war

Where did Major want Britain?

At the very heart of Europe

How much was wasted on the poll tax?

1.5 billion