Margaret Thatcher
- Known as the iron lady
- First women to be elected as a European head of state
- Conservative party took office in 1979
- stayed until 1990
- Won three consecutive elections Began the "Thatcher Revolution"
- Gov't stead out of economics
- Individuals were given greater freedoms
- Reduced public expenditures
- Was very harsh in dealing with Argentineans in the Falkland islands war (made her extremely popular)
- Promoted independence for Mozambique
If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.
- Margaret Thatcher
- Margaret Thatcher
Subjective Question
Did having a women as European head of state affect women in other countries?
Summary
Margaret Thatcher was the first women voted in as European head of state. The was known as the Iron Lady and was a very strong leader.