What was Thatcherism?

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

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

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 - 1983 The Housing Act - 1980 Public spending cuts – 1980-81 EU budget debate - 1980 The 1981 Budget   The Miners’ Strike – 1984-5 Privatisation 1982-86 The Public Order Act - 1986 The Poll Tax – 1989-90 The 1981 urban riots ERM debate – 1989 Income tax cuts – 1982, 1983, 1987

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.