Political Developments: Impacts of the Brighton Bombing

Question 1

What was Thatcher doing at 4:00 AM on October 12th 1984?

Answer 1

She was answering questions for news reporters

Question 2

What did Thatcher do after answering news reporter questions?

Answer 2

She went to sleep for 1 hour

Question 3

Did Thatcher postpone the Conservative Conference?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What time was the Conservative Conference starting?

Answer 4

9:30 AM

Question 5

What did Thatcher make the subject of her speech in light of the bombing?

Answer 5

She made it about fighting against terrorism

Question 6

How did many world leaders see Thatcher for her response to the bombing?

Answer 6

They respected her more

Question 7

Name one specific leader who used Thatcher’s response as a reason to visit Britain

Answer 7

Gorbachev

Question 8

What happened when Gorbachev and Thatcher met?

Answer 8

They got on very well with each other

Question 9

What was the benefit of Thatcher getting on well with Gorbachev and Reagan?

Answer 9

It would mean they could work together easier to bring an end to the Cold War

Question 10

What happened to Thatcher’s popularity level after the bombing?

Answer 10

It soared to levels comparable to her popularity levels after the Falklands War