The General Strike Flashcards
1
Q
How many people were on strike on 4th May
A
1.75 million
2
Q
who showed sympathy for the miners
A
King George V
3
Q
How had the conservatives been preparing for such an event
A
the Organisation for the maintenance of supplies
4
Q
how long had they been preparing
A
9 months
5
Q
how did the Conservatives respond
A
they sent in troops and teams of middle-class volunteers and strikebreakers to keep essential services operational. The OMS also set up stores of food and fuel.
6
Q
what was a major cause of the strike
A
the gold standard
7
Q
What did TUC membership drop by
A
5.5 million in 1925 to 3.75 million in 1930
