VOICED : Iron Lady Thatcher honoured in Polands

VOICED : Iron Lady Thatcher honoured in Polands

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses Poland's Solidarity movement, which played a crucial role in ending communism in 1989. It highlights Margaret Thatcher's support for the movement and her visits to Poland. The transition from communism to capitalism brought economic challenges, including job cuts in the shipbuilding industry. Following Thatcher's death, Poland paid tribute to her contributions, considering her an honorary citizen and discussing plans for a statue in her honor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did the Solidarity Trade Union contribute to in 1989?

The fall of the Berlin Wall

The end of communism in Poland

The reunification of Germany

The dissolution of the Soviet Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the British leader that supported the Solidarity movement in Poland?

Winston Churchill

Tony Blair

Margaret Thatcher

David Cameron

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic system did Poland transition to after communism?

Monarchism

Capitalism

Feudalism

Socialism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the challenges faced by workers in Poland after the economic transition?

Job cuts in the shipyard industry

Political instability

Lack of education

Increased taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Margaret Thatcher remembered in Poland?

As a military leader

As a cultural icon

As a controversial figure

As an honorary citizen