Margaret Thatcher

Question 1

Thatcherism

Answer 1

Blend of neoliberalism and neo conservatism

Question 2

Neoliberal

Answer 2

free-market, deregulation, privatisation

Question 3

Neoconservative

Answer 3

strong state, law and order, traditional values

Question 4

What did Thatcher strongly believe in

Answer 4

Individual responsibility and limited government

Question 5

What was some of her Key Policies

Answer 5

Privatisation of state owned business’s (British Gas), Tarde union reform (1984-5 Miners Strike), Right to buy policy; allowed council tenants to buy homes, Poll Tax highly controversial (led to downfall)

Question 6

What was Thatchers leadership style

Answer 6

Centralised and Presidential (high media coverage and loved by many), Relied heavily on personal advisors

Question 7

What 5 points did she promise

Answer 7

Controlling inflation, reward for those who worked, uphold parliament and rule of lawand support family life

Question 8

What was a key reason why Thatcher won

Answer 8

During the 70s the country was going through severe economic problems, rising inflation and unemployment. Thatcher presented a clear plan for economic reform