1979 United Kingdom General Election Quiz

Who became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the 1979 general election?

• Margaret Thatcher

• James Callaghan

• Harold Wilson

• David Steel

What was the voter turnout percentage in the 1979 United Kingdom general election?

• 80.2%

• 76.0%

• 70.5%

• 65.3%

Which party did Margaret Thatcher lead during the 1979 general election?

• Labour

• Liberal

• Scottish National Party

• Conservative

What was the main theme of the Conservative campaign in the 1979 election?

• National Health Service

• Labour Isn't Working

• Full employment

• World peace

Which party was led by James Callaghan during the 1979 general election?

• Plaid Cymru

• Labour

• Liberal

• Conservative

What was the percentage of the popular vote won by the Conservative Party in the 1979 election?

• 39.2%

• 43.9%

• 36.9%

• 18.3%

Which advertising agency did the Conservative Party employ for their 1979 campaign?

• BBDO

• Ogilvy & Mather

• Grey Group

• Saatchi & Saatchi

What was the main focus of the Labour Party's campaign in the 1979 election?

• Reducing taxes

• Controlling inflation

• Supporting the National Health Service

• Strengthening national defense

Which party was led by David Steel during the 1979 general election?

• Conservative

• Labour

• Liberal

• Ulster Unionist Party

What significant event led to the 1979 general election being called?

• A national economic crisis

• A successful vote of no confidence against the Labour government

• A major scandal involving the ruling party

• The resignation of the Prime Minister