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Margaret Thatcher made a new tax called (poll tax ). because Britain didn't have much money at the time.
families had to pay more money if the had more children or people living in the same apartment .
lots of families didn't like poll tax.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe Community Charge was a poll tax to fund the local governments.It
shifted the burden from the rich to the poor, as it taxed the number of people living per household rather than the estimated price of the house. Hence, a millionaire would be taxed the same as a struggling family. And due to many families struggling under Thatcher's government, this was consequently an unpopular legislation that led to mass rioting and thus further public spending.
By this time Thatcher's popularity had reduced considerably even amongst her own party members and thus her leadership was challenged. Her replacement, John Major, replaced the Poll Tax with the Council Tax and saved the Conservatives in the 1992 elections.
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What were Margaret thatchers health conditions?
She had parkinsons decease
What was the purpose of a poll tax?
A poll tax was required to be paid before a citizen could vote.
What are some bad things Margaret Thatcher did?
After the Falkland war , Margaret thatcher stopped the free milk that was given to the children..The really bad thing she did was to introduce poll tax. Whether there is anything inherently bad about poll tax is a debatable point. What is not a matter for debate is that at various times in English history someone has tried to introduce this tax, and every single time the English population has resisted it so strongly that the tax was soon abandoned.She was such an astute politician that it is a real puzzle as to how and why she made such an egregious mistake. The best available theory seems to be that a poll tax made perfect sense in itself. It was a good answer to some of the problems of financing local government. Mrs Thatcher made the twin mistakes of believing that the people would follow logic, and of ignoring the glaring example of history.
How was poll tax used as a voting qualification?
A poll tax was used to keep African Americans from voting. Most African Americans did not have very high paying jobs and could not afford to vote. This assured that whites were the predominant race to participate in electing officials.
Why was poll tax abolished?
Poll taxes were meant to keep former slaves, who previously had no right to vote, from voting. Because most former slaves were not very wealthy, they could not afford to pay, while more affluent white men could. It was abolished as part of the Civil Rights amendments to the Constitution to ensure voting rights.
What was Margaret Thatchers story?
What was Margaret Thatchers Story?
Why did Margaret thatcher ultimately fell from power?
poll tax.
When was there any protests against Margaret thatcher?
Margaret thatcher introduction the poll tax in 198.
What was Margaret Thatchers religion?
Margaret Thatcher was a Christian, a member of the Church of England
Who was Margaret thatchers friends at school?
every one
What were Margaret thatchers health conditions?
She had parkinsons decease
What was Margaret thatchers 2 child called?
Carol Mark
When was Margaret thatchers husband born?
10 May 1915.
When is Margaret thatchers funeral?
if im not mistaken it is on wednesday 17th
Who is Margaret thatchers successor?
John Major John Major
Were Margaret Thatchers mother or father immigrants from the Czech Republic?
yes
Are Margaret thatchers children twins?
Yes, Carol and Mark Thatcher are twins.
