british introductions

Question 1

reasons for womens suffrage introduction

Answer 1

Before 1918, British women were suffering as men made important decisions for them, so they began campaigning to change this by gaining the right to vote.

After 1918, women aged 30 and over had the right to vote in national elections for the first time.

Question 2

reasons for liberal reforms

Answer 2

Before 1906, poverty was a widespread epidemic across Britain as many suffered in terrible conditions and struggled to survive.

Between 1906 and 1914, the Liberal Party passed the Free School Meals Act 1906 along with many other bills over the next 8 years that benefited all age groups in Britain.

Question 3

effectiveness of liberal reforms

Answer 3

Before 1906, poverty was a widespread epidemic across Britain as many suffered in terrible conditions and struggled to survive.

Between 1906 and 1914, the Liberal Party passed the Free School Meals Act 1906 along with many other bills over the next 8 years that benefited all age groups in Britain.