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Margaret Thatcher Research Paper

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Known as the 'Iron Lady', Margaret Thatcher certainly lived up to her moniker. She was strong, smart, and helped Britain to become the great country it has grown to be. However, she was, and remains to be, a controversial figure in European history. She was the first ever woman Prime Minister in Britain, which worried a lot of people. Many citizens during this time doubted that a woman could ever successfully run a nation. Along with that, she passed laws and made decisions for the country that provoked debates and protests among the nation, led by unhappy citizens who disagreed with Thatcher’s every move. During her time in power she also faced many hardships, such as a bombing that was meant to kill her. To everyone’s surprise, she persevered through every criticism and problem thrown her way. Although she was regarded as controversial, and faced tough situations, Margaret Thatcher was a great leader who changed Britain for the better. Margaret Thatcher seemed like …show more content…

One of these events is the IRA bombing in 1984. On October twelfth, Margaret Thatcher was in a meeting with other conservative leaders when a bomb went off in the building. Miraculously, Thatcher walked off unharmed. Even more unbelievable, the Iron Lady insisted that the meeting continue. This decision showed her incredible strength and perseverance. It showed that she was dedicated and serious about her job as well. “The fact that the conservative conference had completed its business according to schedule was a sign not only of the failure of the attack but that all attacks to destroy democracy by terrorism would fail” (Rodrigues). After this incident, Margaret Thatcher gained a lot of sympathy, which she used to her advantage. The outcome of this hardship that she faced helped her become a stronger leader and helped her change Britain for the

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