Rent Strikes Flashcards
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In 1915, around 20000 tenants in Glasgow went on strike, refusing to pay increased rents.
The strike highlighted the struggles of working class families and the growing resentment against landlords.
The rent strikes were often ran by worn, such as Mary Barbour who organised the Red Clysdie movement in the 20th century.
This is significant as women who were the primary tenants of homes took charge of strikes as they were directly impacted by high rents and poor living conditions.
The strikes had lasting political effects, for example the success of the Glasgow rent strikes helped lead to the election of socialist MP, such as, James Maxton
This is significant because the rent strikes played a significant role in the rise of the Labour party in Scotland as it shifted political power and strengthens the support for working class causes.
The migration of thousands of workers into munition districts has led to acute housing shortages.
This is significant because it caused a rise in demand for housing which caused prices to largely increase due to high demand
