Chapter 4-Challenges And Crises Flashcards
Who were the suffragettes?
Emmeline Pankhurst, along with her daughters Sylvia and Christabel, founded the WSPU. This was a more violent group, including carrying out arson and assaults.
Who were the Suffragists?
Established by Millicent Fawcett, the NUWSS was set up to fight peacefully with discussions and petitions for women’s rights. By 1914 they had 500,000 members and over 400 societies.
Who was Christabel Pankhurst?
She was part of the Suffragettes and believed in violent methods to get the vote as they had already tried peaceful methods and they hadn’t worked.
Who was Sylvia Pankhurst?
She was a suffragette who left because the behaviour was too violent and went back to the Suffragists?
Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
She was the leader of the Suffragettes as she wanted change.
Who was Millicent Fawcett?
She was the leader of the Suffragists
Who was Emily Davison?
She was famous for throwing herself under a horse and carriage and killing herself for her cause.
What name is given to industrial relations from 1910-1914?
The great unrest
What economic causes were there for industrial unrest?
Rises in the cost of living, falling unemployment so workers were willing to confront employers, increasing inequality meant they wanted more money and better working conditions.
What political causes were there for industrial unrest?
1906 Trades Disputes Act meant unions weren’t reliable for costs employers incurred due to strikes, there were 4 million union members, Labours lack of power as they promised to help the working class, more ideas of syndicalism by using violence.
Give an example of how the situation deteriorated.
1910 miners strukes where three were killed, 1911 dockers strikes where three were killed, national rail strike, 1913 Trade Union Act reversed Osbourne judgement.
Which organisation was formed in 1914?
The 1914 Triple Alliance with dockers, miners and railway workers formed, creatinng the potential for a general strike.
Why was Home Rule so important?
Irish Nationalists were supporting Liberals from 1910 and their support allowed them to stay in power but the Irish Nationalists wanted Home Rule.
How did the Ulster Unionists respond to the Third Home Rule Bill?
It was opposed by the Conservatives and the Unionists but was passed after 2 years in the House of Lords. In response Carson drew up the Ulster Covenant which was signed in their own blood. He also set up the Ulster Volunteer force and the supporters smuggled in 30,000 rifles.
Who supported the Ulster Unionists?
Bonar Law supported the Ulster Unionists and in the Curragh Mutiny of 1914 he continued to support them. British officers threatened to resign rather than fight against the unionists.
