How did Margaret thatcher end the post war consensus? Flashcards
What was the post-war consensus in UK politics?
The post-war consensus was an agreement among major political parties in the UK from the late 1940s to the 1970s that supported a mixed economy, welfare state, and Keynesian economic policies.
True or False: Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the UK.
True
What year did Margaret Thatcher first become Prime Minister?
1979
Which political party did Margaret Thatcher lead?
The Conservative Party
Fill in the blank: Thatcher’s economic policies were often referred to as __________.
Thatcherism
What economic approach did Thatcher strongly advocate for?
Free-market capitalism
Multiple Choice: Which of the following policies was NOT associated with Thatcher’s government? A) Deregulation B) Nationalization C) Privatization D) Tax cuts
B) Nationalization
What was one major outcome of Thatcher’s policies on public services?
Reduction in government spending and an increase in privatization.
True or False: Thatcher’s government supported trade unions and workers’ rights.
False
What was the name of the economic crisis that occurred in the UK during the late 1970s, prompting the rise of Thatcher?
The Winter of Discontent
Fill in the blank: Thatcher’s government aimed to reduce the power of __________ in the UK.
trade unions
What was one significant foreign policy achievement of Thatcher’s government?
The Falklands War victory in 1982.
Multiple Choice: What ideology did Thatcher’s policies primarily emphasize? A) Socialism B) Liberalism C) Conservatism D) Communism
C) Conservatism
How did Thatcher’s policies impact unemployment in the UK?
Unemployment rose significantly during the early years of her government.
What was the effect of Thatcher’s economic policies on the housing market?
Increased home ownership through policies such as ‘Right to Buy’.
True or False: Thatcher’s leadership style was characterized by consensus-building.
False
What was a key criticism of Thatcher’s approach to social policy?
It was seen as divisive and detrimental to social cohesion.
Fill in the blank: The economic theory that influenced Thatcher’s policies was primarily based on __________ economics.
monetarist
What was the impact of Thatcher’s government on the UK’s relationship with Europe?
It became more Eurosceptic, with a focus on national sovereignty.
What was one way Thatcher responded to the challenges posed by the miners’ strikes?
She used police force to break the strikes and maintained a firm stance against the unions.
