Describe the contributions of these important individuals in European politics during this period and assess their legacy in terms of the outcomes of the 1980s Vaclav Havel a) Winston Churchill: Led Britain during WWII and advocated for European unity. Legacy includes promoting democracy and cooperation. b) Margaret Thatcher: British Prime Minister known for economic reforms. Legacy includes Thatcherism and the Falklands War. c) Mikhail Gorbachev: Soviet leader who introduced reforms leading to the end of the Cold War. Legacy includes perestroika and glasnost.