1. MARGARET THATCHER By Laura R. (2011-2012 -- Use your full name.) B2/B6

2. BBorn: October 13, 1925 SShe was the daughter of a local business man in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. MMargaret Roberts was her maiden name until she married her husband Denis Thatcher. SShe was introduced to politics by her father who was a member of the town’s council. LIFE BEFORE FAME

3.  When she was in her mid-twenties she ran as the conservative candidate for the strong labour seat at Dartford but lost.  She spoke easily.  And when she spoke she spoke with force and confidence.  She had no difficulty hearing from any audience. HOW SHE BECAME FAMOUS

4.  She was middle class, trying to break into an upper class profession.  She was a woman, trying to break into a male-dominated profession.  Her coworkers mocked and insulted her -- because she was a woman  She faced financial and military crises while she was Prime Minister. OBSTACLES

5.  She was Prime minister of England for about 3 terms  She was a loving mother and wife.  She never gave up  She fought for the Falkland Islands MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

6.  She was married to Dennis Thatcher.  They Married in 1951  They had twins Mark and Carol.  The Twins were born in 1953. PERSONAL LIFE

7.  She was named the Iron Lady  She served prime minister for England from 1979 to 1990  She went to Oxford University  She studied Chemistry at Oxford  She had a movie made about her life called the “Iron Lady” OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION

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9. BIBLIOGRAPHY  "Margaret Thatcher Foundation *." Margaret Thatcher Foundation *. Margaret Thatcher Foundation, n.d. Web. 16 May 2012..  "Margaret Thatcher Biography Margaret Thatcher Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com." Bio. True Story Famous Biographies & TV Shows - Biography.com. A&E television network, n.d. Web. 16 May 2012..  "Margaret Thatcher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikimedia, 15 May 2012. Web. 16 May 2012..