Power And The People (9) Flashcards
What was a big problem during the Industrial Revolution?
Wage competition
What did the Combination Act allow?
Workers to come together in trade union but could but nothing else
What was one of the earliest trade unions called?
GNCTU
Who set up the GNCTU?
Robert Owen in 1833
When was the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
1834
What happened with the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
6 farmers swore an illegal oath to keep there trade union a secret
What happened to the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
Sent to Australia
How did the GNCTU help the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
Help demonstrations and gathered petitions
What happened as a result of the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
They were given a full pardon
Why were New Model Unions supported?
They were highly skilled men that negotiated rather than striking
Who did New Model Unions help?
Only skilled workers NOT working class
What was created for the working class and unskilled workers?
New Unionism
When was the Matchgirl’s strike?
1888
Why did the Matchgirl’s strike?
They had poor conditions (often falling ill from poisoning ‘phossy jaw’)
How did Annie Besant help the Matchgirls?
Published the ‘white slaves’ and called for a boycott
