Britain in 1912 and 1945

Question 1

What was the British Society divided into?

Answer 1

along class lines 
those with the most money had the most power 
labour party was  formed in 1906 to represent the interest in the working class

Question 2

Who could vote in the 1912?

Answer 2

only men who owned property

women could not vote in national elections at all their lives were far more controlled

Question 3

Why was “Brumley Women Charity Organization” helpful?

Answer 3

not much government to help for people in need

Question 4

Who could vote in 1945?

Answer 4

still divided by class but by 1928 all men and women could vote if thy were over 21 this meant power was shared out equally

Question 5

What was depression?

Answer 5

from 1930 a global economic slump hit many British industries
there was a big increase of unemployment and many workers faced terrible poverty

Question 6

When was the play written in?

Answer 6

during the second WW millions of people from all class fought and after the war they wanted to make society better

Question 7

What became popular after WW2?

Answer 7

Socialism and other left wing ideas ( more equal sharing out of wealth and power) became more popular these views were represented in the play by the inspector who argued people should “be responsible for each other”