Key Individuals Flashcards
1
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Who was James Maxton?
A
Scottish socialist. Member of the ILP. Became a Labour MP in 1922. Excellent public speaker.
2
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Who was Ernest Bevin?
A
Founder and secretary of Transport and General Workers Union in 1922. During the general strike Bevin was in charge of co-ordinating the activities of the unions.
3
Q
Who was Manny Shinwell?
A
Member of the ILP. Elected to parliament in 1922.
4
Q
Who was James Thomas?
A
Leader of the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR). He was also a Labour MP from 1910 to 1936. Thomas was reluctant to lead the NUR into the General Strike.
