Billy Elliot Context
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the social and political context of the 1984-85 UK miners' strike as portrayed in *Billy Elliot*.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Briefly describe the main reasons for the start of the 1984-85 UK miners' strike, according to the video.
2. What role did Margaret Thatcher's government play in the events leading up to and during the miners' strike?
3. Explain the significance of the "Battle of Orgreave" as mentioned in the video.
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Educational Video
A Brief History of the UK Coal Miners Strike 1984 85
A Brief History Of ...