20th Century Events Flashcards
1
Q
1901
A
Death of Queen Victoria, succeeded by her son, Edward VI
2
Q
1912
A
Sinking of the Titanic
3
Q
1914
A
Great War begins, lasts over four years, 9 million killed
4
Q
1918
A
Vote given to British women over 30 if they own a home or married to someone who does. All women get the vote in 1928.
5
Q
1933
A
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of Germany
6
Q
1939
A
WW2 begins, lasts until 1945
7
Q
1945
A
End of WW2
8
Q
1947
A
British controlled India gains independence and is split into India and Pakistan
9
Q
1948
A
Start of NHS
10
Q
1952
A
Elizabeth II becomes queen of UK
