UK GOV: PM MINISTER- 3.3.2 Thatcher- a case study

Question 1

What year did Margaret Thatcher secure her third consecutive victory in the general election?

Answer 1

1987

Question 2

Who was the leader of the Labour Party during Thatcher’s third term?

Answer 2

Neil Kinnock

Question 3

What significant internal issue weakened the Labour Party during Thatcher’s third term?

Answer 3

Internal factionalism

Question 4

What was the aim of Thatcher’s welfare reform policies?

Answer 4

To cut benefits and reduce state dependency

Question 5

What controversial law did Thatcher’s government introduce in 1988?

Answer 5

Section 28 of the Local Government Act

Question 6

What did Section 28 prohibit?

Answer 6

Local authorities from ‘promoting’ homosexuality or teaching its acceptability in schools

Question 7

What was the Bruges Speech about?

Answer 7

Warning against a federal Europe and increasing power for Brussels

Question 8

What significant shift occurred in Thatcher’s attitude towards Europe during her third term?

Answer 8

Her increasing Euroscepticism

Question 9

What economic issue began to rise again in 1989 under Thatcher’s government?

Answer 9

Inflation

Question 10

What was the unemployment rate in the UK around 1989?

Answer 10

Over 7%

Question 11

Who resigned from Thatcher’s Cabinet in October 1989 over economic policy disagreements?

Answer 11

Nigel Lawson

Question 12

What was Geoffrey Howe’s role in Thatcher’s government?

Answer 12

Her longest-serving Cabinet minister

Question 13

What was the Poll Tax officially known as?

Answer 13

Community Charge

Question 14

When was the Poll Tax introduced in Scotland?

Answer 14

1989

Question 15

What sparked the 1990 Poll Tax Riots?

Answer 15

Widespread unpopularity of the Poll Tax

Question 16

What major political event occurred in November 1990 involving Michael Heseltine?

Answer 16

He launched a leadership challenge against Thatcher

Question 17

What was the outcome of Thatcher’s leadership challenge in November 1990?

Answer 17

She resigned as Prime Minister

Question 18

What was the economic condition Thatcher inherited upon taking office in 1979?

Answer 18

High inflation and stagnation

Question 19

What economic approach did Thatcher prioritize during her first term?

Answer 19

Monetarist policies

Question 20

What was the unemployment rate by 1982 due to Thatcher’s economic policies?

Answer 20

Over 3 million

Question 21

What was the name of the faction of Conservative MPs who resisted Thatcher’s policies?

Answer 21

The Wets

Question 22

What did Thatcher’s ‘Right to Buy’ policy allow?

Answer 22

Council house tenants to purchase their homes at a discount

Question 23

What event significantly boosted Thatcher’s popularity in 1982?

Answer 23

The Falklands War

Question 24

What controversial military action did Thatcher authorize during the Falklands War?

Answer 24

The sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano

Question 25

What was the major domestic conflict during Thatcher's second term?

Answer 25

The Miners' Strike of 1984–85

Question 26

What did Thatcher do to the Greater London Council (GLC) in 1986?

Answer 26

Abolished it

Question 27

What was a significant consequence of Thatcher's privatisation program?

Answer 27

Job losses and rising prices

Question 28

What was the Brighton Hotel bombing?

Answer 28

A major IRA attack during the Conservative Party conference

Question 29

What political scandal involved the sale of the Westland Helicopter company?

Answer 29

The Westland Affair

Question 30

What is the main purpose of the PM case studies on Margaret Thatcher?

Answer 30

To analyse the levels of success and control she had over key events during her tenure.

Question 31

What does a mastery level of 80% suggest?

Answer 31

You’re a master!

Question 32

What percentage indicates it's time for a review?

Answer 32

Less than 50%.

Question 33

What are the two key aspects to consider when exploring the work of PMs?

Answer 33

* The extent to which they were successful in the role. * The level of control they had over their successes and failures.

Question 34

Where was Margaret Thatcher born?

Answer 34

Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Question 35

What educational background did Margaret Thatcher have?

Answer 35

* Attended a state primary. * Won a scholarship to a grammar school. * Studied chemistry at Oxford University.

Question 36

What was the first parliamentary position Margaret Thatcher held?

Answer 36

Parliamentary undersecretary.

Question 37

In what year did Margaret Thatcher become leader of the Opposition?

Answer 37

1975.

Question 38

What does Thatcherism represent?

Answer 38

A radical form of conservative thinking marrying neoliberalism with authoritarian conservatism.

Question 39

What are key positions of Thatcherism?

Answer 39

* Embracing free market economics. * Small government. * Moral conservatism.

Question 40

What economic approach did Thatcher advocate for?

Answer 40

Monetarism.

Question 41

What did Thatcher believe regarding personal responsibility?

Answer 41

Promotion of personal responsibility over state welfarism.

Question 42

What was Thatcher's stance on family values?

Answer 42

Emphasis on traditional family values.

Question 43

What was the post-war consensus that Thatcher rejected?

Answer 43

Acceptance of a mixed economy and a welfare state.

Question 44

Who was a key influence on Thatcherism?

Answer 44

Keith Joseph.

Question 45

What were the key events during Thatcher's first term (1979-1983)?

Answer 45

* Economic crises. * War in the Falklands. * Right to Buy. * Social unrest.

Question 46

What was a significant event in Thatcher's second term (1983-1987)?

Answer 46

The 1983 election landslide.

Question 47

What were key events during Thatcher's second term?

Answer 47

* Economic recovery and privatisation. * The Miners’ Strike. * IRA bombing in 1984. * Westland Affair.

Question 48

What were key events during Thatcher's third term (1987-1990)?

Answer 48

* The 1987 election victory. * Installing 'Victorian values'. * Engagement with Europe. * The Poll Tax of 1990.

Question 49

What was Margaret Thatcher rated as in a 2016 survey?

Answer 49

Britain’s second most successful Prime Minister.

Question 50

What factors can be used to evaluate Thatcher's success?

Answer 50

* Ability to control her cabinet. * Ability to win elections. * Ability to produce popular policy. * Ability to respond to factors beyond her control. * Ability to manage her media presence.

Question 51

True or False: Thatcherism accepted the post-war consensus.

Answer 51

False.

Question 52

Fill in the blank: Thatcher was born into a _______ family.

Answer 52

Methodist.

Question 53

What was the main economic challenge during Thatcher's first term?

Answer 53

Managing inflation and rising unemployment.

Question 54

What was a notable social issue during Thatcher's first term?

Answer 54

The race riots of 1981.