CLEAN : Thatcher polarises opinion even in death

CLEAN : Thatcher polarises opinion even in death

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History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the controversial legacy of Margaret Thatcher, highlighting her divisive policies and their long-lasting effects on the UK. It critiques the use of public funds to glorify her, comparing it to the treatment of Winston Churchill. The video emphasizes the negative impact of her policies on manufacturing, working-class communities, and public services, while also addressing the political propaganda surrounding her legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What era did the speaker survive, which influenced their view on the Prime Minister?

The Victorian era

The Thatcher era

The Elizabethan era

The Edwardian era

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people does the speaker suggest asking about their opinion on Thatcher?

The Scottish

The French

The Welsh

The English

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event involving hunger strikers is mentioned in the critique of Thatcher?

The poll tax riots

The Falklands War

The miners' strike

The hunger strike in Ireland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much public money is reportedly being spent on promoting Thatcher's legacy?

£5 million

£10 million

£15 million

£20 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aspect of society does the speaker claim Thatcher negatively impacted?

The financial sector

The manufacturing base

The healthcare system

The tourism industry