Britain issue one: reasons for growth of democracy Flashcards
(8 cards)
How many loved in towns and cities by 1911?
80%
How many kilometres of railway was built by1914?
By 1914, 28,000 kilometres of railway track tied together the different parts of Britain as never before.
By 1911 how many was employed in farming?
9%
How many members were in the national reform league by 1867?
65,000
What is a counter analysis for ww1 as a factor?
Men fought in the Boer war and were not rewarded for this. moreover, women who did work were mostly single and under 30.
What is counter analysis for industrialisation?
Industrial Revolution in the mid 1700s yet women did not gain vote until 1928
Counter Analysis for other countries influence?
No obvious suggestions of revolution, the rise of the Labour Party proved this as they wished to gain the vote democratically and not through revolution.
Counter analysis for pressure groups?
Suffragists and suffragets- non violent meant easy to ignore and violent meant government not willing to work with them.