Margaret Thatcher's Legacy and Relationships

The transcript discusses the achievements and legacy of a prominent female leader, highlighting her role in making entrepreneurship respectable, her political accomplishments, and her historical significance as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain. It also explores her close relationship with Ronald Reagan, which strengthened US-UK relations. Over time, public perception of her has shifted from divisive to affectionate, recognizing her as a national treasure.

What societal change did Margaret Thatcher help bring about regarding entrepreneurship?

• She made it less popular.

• She made it a government-only activity.

• She made it illegal.

• She made it more acceptable.

Which of the following was NOT one of Thatcher's individual achievements?

• Winning the Falklands War

• Selling council houses

• Stabilizing finance

• Increasing taxes

What was one of the key aspects of Thatcher's legacy mentioned in the transcript?

• Her role in the arts

• Her economic policies

• Her environmental policies

• Her sports achievements

What historic role did Margaret Thatcher hold in the UK?

• First female Speaker

• First female Prime Minister

• First female President

• First female Chancellor

How did Ronald Reagan treat Margaret Thatcher during their interactions?

• With indifference

• With condescension

• With gentlemanly respect

• With hostility

What was the nature of the relationship between Thatcher and Reagan?

• Distant and formal

• Close and mutually respectful

• Competitive and hostile

• Indifferent and neutral

Which country did Thatcher have a strong relationship with during her tenure?

• France

• Germany

• United States

• Russia

What did Thatcher's relationship with Reagan contribute to?

• A competitive UK-US relationship

• A neutral UK-US relationship

• A stronger UK-US relationship

• A weaker UK-US relationship

How did public opinion about Thatcher change over time after her resignation?

• It became more positive.

• It remained the same.

• It became indifferent.

• It became more negative.

What was a common perception of Thatcher at the time of her resignation?

• Universally loved

• Universally hated

• Divisive figure

• Indifferent leader