1. What was Thatcherism?

2. Learning objective – to be able to explain the key features of Thatcherism.
I can describe the key features of Thatcherism.
Grade D
I can explain the key features of Thatcherism.
Grade B
I can explain and illustrate the key features of Thatcherism.
Grade A

8. Cut out the cards below and add two sentences to explain each principle further.

9. Public spending cuts – 1980-81
Match the events below under the key Thatcherism principle which best explains or matches the nature of it.
The Falklands War
The Housing Act
Public spending cuts –
EU budget debate
The 1981 Budget
The Miners’ Strike –
Privatisation
The Public Order Act
The Poll Tax –
The 1981 urban riots
ERM debate – 1989
Income tax cuts – 1982, 1983, 1987

10. Choose your own plenary
Write a 50 word definition of the term ‘Thatcherism’.
Summarise Thatcherism in 5 newspaper headlines.
Fill your brain! – Draw an outline of your brain and fill it with words and images that summarise the lesson.