1. Between what years did Margaret Thatcher serve as prime minister of Great Britain?

2. What was significant about Margaret Thatcher's tenure as prime minister?

3. What was Prime Minister Thatcher's nickname - how did she acquire it?

4. List Mrs. Thatcher's accomplishments mentioned in the article.

5. How is Mrs. Thatcher's death being marked in Great Britain?

CHALLENGE: Read at least one of the commentaries linked to under "Background" below.

1. Has this commentary changed your opinion of Margaret Thatcher (the perception you have of her from reading/watching news stories about her)? Explain your answer.
2. Many media outlets have shown opponents of Mrs. Thatcher's political policies cheering her death. Why shouldn't we revel in the death of a leader simply because we  disagreed with his/her policies? Explain your answer. (This question does not refer to murderous dictators who kill or abuse their citizens, but to political opponents such as former presidents Democrat Bill Clinton or Republican George Bush.)