If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister of Britain. She dominated British politics in the 1980s with her conservative policies. 1. In what ways was Thatcher "lucky" in her political career? 2. How did Thatcher treat unions and with what effect? 3. How did she implement privatization policies? Were these successful or not? 4. In what ways was she similar to Ronald Reagan? 5. Was Thatcher an overall positive or negative force for Britain and the world? Why?