Politics (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What did the Great Reform Act of 1832 achieve?
What did the Great Reform Act of 1832 achieve?
It extended the vote to over 650,000 men in Britain.
What significant voting reform happened in 1918?
What significant voting reform happened in 1918?
Representation of the People Act allowed women's vote.
What did the Anti-Corn Law League seek to abolish?
What did the Anti-Corn Law League seek to abolish?
It aimed to abolish the unpopular Corn Laws.
When were trade unions first prohibited in Britain?
When were trade unions first prohibited in Britain?
They were prohibited by the Combination Act of 1799.
What did the Tolpuddle Martyrs try to achieve?
What did the Tolpuddle Martyrs try to achieve?
They aimed to form a union for better wages.
Who sentenced the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
Who sentenced the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
They were sentenced by a court under the 1797 Act.
What significant event occurred in April 1834?
What significant event occurred in April 1834?
Over 200,000 marched to Parliament for the martyrs' release.
Who was a key campaigner for women's rights in the 19th century?
Who was a key campaigner for women's rights in the 19th century?
Annie Besant was a notable campaigner for women's rights.
What was the main demand during the Dockers’ Strike?
What was the main demand during the Dockers’ Strike?
Workers demanded an 8-hour workday and better pay.
What were the two main political parties in 1900?
What were the two main political parties in 1900?
The Conservative Party and the Liberal Party.