The challenge from militant labour (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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What is the significance of Wentworth House in history?
What is the significance of Wentworth House in history?
It symbolizes wealth and power in 18th-century England.
What industry provided wealth for Wentworth House?
What industry provided wealth for Wentworth House?
The coal industry provided wealth for the Fitzwilliams.
What did miners struggle against regarding their wages?
What did miners struggle against regarding their wages?
Miners struggled for fair wages amid wealth inequality.
What did George V cancel in 1912?
What did George V cancel in 1912?
He canceled a foreign trip due to rising industrial tension.
What did Churchill say about order in 1912?
What did Churchill say about order in 1912?
He warned it could result in riots and bloodshed.
What does syndicalism advocate for?
What does syndicalism advocate for?
Direct action by workers through trade unions for change.
What event showed unskilled workers could strike successfully?
What event showed unskilled workers could strike successfully?
The London Dock Strike of 1899 showcased this.
When did trade union membership rise dramatically?
When did trade union membership rise dramatically?
From 1911 to 1914, membership rose significantly.
What pay increase did coal miners seek in the 1912 strike?
What pay increase did coal miners seek in the 1912 strike?
They sought an increase of 25p for men, 10p for boys.
What was the impact of strikes during the Great Unrest?
What was the impact of strikes during the Great Unrest?
Strike actions lost 40 million working days.