Margaret Thatcher (The Faulkland Islands War, 1982)
Quote: "If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." - Margaret Thatcher
Known as the ‘Iron Lady’
First women to be elected as a European head of state
Conservative party took office in 1979
Stayed until 1990
Won three consecutive elections
Began the “Thatcher revolution”:
Government stayed out of economics
Individuals were given greater freedoms
Reduced public expenditures
Was very harsh in dealing with Argentineans in the Falkland Islands War (made her extremely popular)
Promoted independence for Mozambique
Summary: Margaret Thatcher can be seen as a controversial figure in history. She gave individual freedom but this took away from social programs. Thatcher was also strong in her beliefs and knew what she wanted such as was displayed in the Falkland Islands War.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Thatcher
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Known as the ‘Iron Lady’
First women to be elected as a European head of state
Conservative party took office in 1979
Stayed until 1990
Won three consecutive elections
Began the “Thatcher revolution”:
Government stayed out of economics
Individuals were given greater freedoms
Reduced public expenditures
Was very harsh in dealing with Argentineans in the Falkland Islands War (made her extremely popular)
Promoted independence for Mozambique
Summary: Margaret Thatcher can be seen as a controversial figure in history. She gave individual freedom but this took away from social programs. Thatcher was also strong in her beliefs and knew what she wanted such as was displayed in the Falkland Islands War.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Thatcher
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Question: How influential was Margaret Thatcher as the first female head of state in Europe?