Overview of Thatcher Flashcards
Who were the main factions in her party that were divided?
The “Wets” and “Drys”
Which section of Britain did Thatchers policies often help the most?
Middle-class voters
Which votes did Thatcher sacrifice by appealing to the Middle Class?
Working class voters
What did 2 things did Thatcherism break down the reliance on?
Nationalised industries and the welfare system
What would be an impact for workers of letting many businesses die if they were not fit to continue?
Unemployment would increase
Which business-related entity did Thatcher want to heavily weaken in her time as PM?
Trade Unions
Which nation did Thatcher heavily improve the relationship with during her time as Prime Minister?
America
How many elections did Thatcher win?
3
What happened to Thatcher in 1990?
She was pushed out of the Conservative Party
What was the name of the general policies that made up Thatchers time as Prime Minister?
Thatcherism