Margaret Thatcher made big strides for women around the world, and especially in Great Britain when on February 11, 1975, she defeated her opponent Edward Hearth for the position as Britain's Conservative Party leader. She was the first woman to be elected as the leader of the Conservative Party. This was only the start of her historic political accomplishment, as in 1979 she also became Britain's first female prime minister. Her many achievements are the reason she was given the nickname, “The Iron Lady”. She became a global icon for women and women’s rights. She gained respect from other world leaders although there was a lot of controversy about her high power position because she was the first female.
Shortly after moving to New York City with her husband in 1910, Margaret joined the Women’s Committee of New York Socialist Party as well as the Liberal Club, becoming a big supporter of the industrial workers of the world union. As a big advocate, Margaret was known to have supported and been involved in several of the unions strikes.
In order to display how he made complicated things seem so much easier, she uses positive diction. In lines 59-63, by stating how he had firm principals that were morally right; Margaret Thatcher gives you the feeling of happiness that powered through to you. This is such an effective use of rhetoric to convince people to see things the way you see them.
Ronald Reagan was born on June 6th, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He led a successful life with many different occupations; student leader, lifeguard, football player, radio announcer, actor, soldier, state governor, and finally, 40th President of the United States. Reagan was a very effective president during the time of the Cold War because he practically shut down the Cold War, brought back the employment in America, and lastly was a leader both in and out of office. Americans and people across the globe continue to be inspired by his noble works and words.
During an era were women were not commonly seen outside the home, Margaret Chase Smith was a groundbreaking politician, who achieved many monumental “firsts” as a female in politics. She was the first woman to serve in both the United States House and Senate, the first woman to hold a Senate seat as Republican, and first women to be elected to Senate without first being appointed to it. During her time in office, Margaret Smith protested strongly against gender inequality and was a supporter of the idea that women should seek higher opportunity in both business and politics. She also fought against the ideals of McCarthyism. While in office, she stated her two primary goals were to keep her job in Washington and retain a close, informed relationship
About 70 years ago, a woman came by transforming the century for women. During her life she taught women many things. Lots know her as the “one girl revolution”. Mrs. Margaret Sanger. Margaret influenced and helped many. Though Margaret Sanger 's revolution may be even more controversial now than back than during her 50-year career of national battles, her opinions can teach us many lessons.
There are so many outstanding leaders in the world. Eleanor Roosevelt was an astounding leader. She was married to Franklin Roosevelt [FDR]. She was a very kind person. She had so many hardships during her long life. Eleanor Roosevelt would be an outstanding leader because she is brave, kind and, determined.
Source A could be considered to have great value to a historian studying the impact of Margaret Thatcher’s Social and Economic policies, as it comes from a speech that Margaret Thatcher made herself 5 years into her premiership. This lends the source some value, as it comes from Thatcher’s own point of view, and therefore could be considered to be very valuable to a historian studying the impact of Thatcher’s policies as no one would know more about how she arrived at her decisions and what her intentions were than Thatcher herself. It could however be argued that the fact this source comes from Thatcher herself is in fact a detriment to its value, as she will be more likely to defend herself and her actions rather than speaking honestly about
The role of women in government exists on a painful pendulum. Even in post-modern culture, women receive derision for their involvement, however, one election in the year 1784 marks for the first time England’s need for forced acknowledgment of power in the female voice. History recalls the reactions as vindictive and abusive; however, for the people alive, it only equaled satire of male opponents. Georgiana, the fifth Duchess of Devonshire, gathered literary and political figures to meet at her Chatsworth home and Devonshire house, and influence them enough to break through as propaganda manager, fete ruler, and even created a speech affectation that plagued each member. However, she did not stop there; Georgiana, her sister, and various other
Some know her as the First Lady of the United States and wife to Franklin D. Roosevelt; while others know her as a feminist who empowered others to stand up for what they believe. Despite controversies of what others perceived of Eleanor Roosevelt, she was truly a woman who understood her power and used it to reach and support others and to have a voice for those who lacked it. Although she had to overcome many difficulties and tribulations, historians state that; “it is difficult to overstate the impact of Eleanor Roosevelt of the history of the twenty-century women not only in America, but also the world and rank her the most significant First Lady and most influential American”
Killing a friend over not becoming apart of his plan in becoming a king became a big part of this play. Macbeth goes crazy after with visions but continues on with his plan. When Banquo was talking to Macbeth about everything he said,“I think you have come about your title most foully”(3.1.122). Banquo was a threat from the start, since he was told the prophecies by the witches. Therefore, he had to be killed from the start along with his son. Unfortunately for Macbeth, his murders didn’t carry out the full task, of killing Banquo and his son, Fleance. The murders slit Banquo's throat, but fleance escaped before they could kill him. Afterwards the murder came to Macbeth when he has guests in his house. Macbeth had a dinner with many friends including Banquo who was invited but never showed up because of his murder.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher lead the conservative government from 1979-1990 and she made some very radical changes that have stuck.
The rise of Communism in China is due to a man named Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong was born on December 26, 1893, in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China. His rise to power began after The Boxer Rebellion. The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-imperialist uprising that took place of 1900. It left China’s citizens experiencing starvation, extreme poverty, and grief. It resulted in the loss of many lives. This set the stage for the acceptance of men like Zedong and the Communistic philosophies. After, many chinese citizens began joining revolutionary groups and political parties in hopes of changing their country. These times of chaos and desperation played a large role in acceptance of Mao. He had the support of roughly 85 percent of the nation who were poor
31 year old Agnes Macphail, became the first women elected into the House of Commons (Milestones for Canadian Women in Politics). In 1921, during her campaign she said “I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality.” (Milestones for Canadian Women in Politics) She was a monumental figure for all Canadian women to realize that had the same say as men do and can be leaders if they desire to do so.
On November thirteenth 1913, Emmeline Pankhurst presented a speech on women’s suffrage called “freedom or death.” In her speech she brings to light the inability women have when it comes to being heard in government. She explains to the men in the audience that if they were in women’s’ shoes they would respond in the same way these suffragettes currently are and how their forefathers have in the past. She delves even further into the issue of inequality towards women by expressing the fact that women are just as capable and as smart as men and are willing to do anything, even sacrifice their lives for their cause. Emmeline Pankhurst was in the frontlines of gender equality in Britain.
In week four of ethics we went over chapters 8, 9 and 10. Chapter 8 was over Virtue Ethics, chapter 9 was about feminists thought and the ethics of care, and chapter 10 was about euthanasia. These three topics were very interesting to me, but one in particular topic that was interesting for me was the chapter on virtue ethics. This chapter stood out the most for me because it is so important to have good character no matter what you are personally going through or what has happened to you in your life it is always important to give others respect and treat them how you would like to be treated. Virtues are good character traits, for example courage, loyalty, self sacrifice, and patriotism. They are the traits that make a person good. According