Margaret Thatcher

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the assassination attempt?She survived a bombing at the Grand Hotel in Brighton in 1984

Prime Minister: The head of government in the United Kingdom, responsible for leading the cabinet, setting national policy, and representing the country in both domestic and international affairs.
Thatcherism: A political and economic philosophy characterized by free-market capitalism, privatization of state-owned industries, and a focus on individual liberty over government-led economic planning.
Privatization: The process of transferring the ownership of a business, agency, or service from the government to the private sector, which was a core component of Thatcher's economic strategy.
Conservative Party: A major British political party that advocates for traditional values, free-market economics, and individual responsibility, which Thatcher led from 1975 until 1990.