Who was the first female British Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher.
Why was Margaret Thatcher called "The Iron Lady"?
Because she was tough, strategic and inflexible.
What did Thatcher believe about women's suitability for high office?
They generally tended to become too emotional.
What does 'to patronize' mean?
To treat someone as inferior or from above.
What was the aim of Thatcher's economic programme?
To control public-sector borrowing and inflation.
In which year did Argentina invade the Falkland Islands?
1982
How long did the Falklands War last?
10 weeks
What are the two chambers of the British Parliament?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Who appoints the Prime Minister in the UK?
The monarchy appoints the Prime Minister.
How did a member of Thatcher's administration describe her plan?
As "butchery".
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