Margaret Thatcher
Definition
Margaret Thatcher was Britain's first female Prime Minister (1979-1990) known for her conservative policies and strong leadership style often referred as "Thatcherism".
Analogy
Imagine Margaret Thatcher as your strict but effective school principal who implements tough rules but significantly improves school performance.
Related terms
Privatization: One key aspect of Thatcher's economic policy which involves transferring ownership from public (state) sector to private sector.
Cold War: A period marked by political tension between Western countries led by United States and Eastern bloc led by Soviet Union; Thatcher played crucial role during this era supporting US against USSR.
Falklands War: A war fought between Argentina and UK over disputed Falkland Islands; under Thatcher's leadership UK successfully defended its control.
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Why might Margaret Thatcher's speeches about the "Iron Lady" persona not provide a comprehensive view on her relationship with Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Which British political party did Margaret Thatcher lead during the late part of the century?
How did Margaret Thatcher's conservative economic policies influence Great Britain during her tenure as Prime Minister?
What significant impact did Margaret Thatcher’s neoliberal reforms have on British society during her tenure as Prime Minister?
How could history change if Margaret Thatcher had never been elected as UK's Prime Minister?
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