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What was the primary cause of the Great Famine between 1845 and 1852?
What was the primary cause of the Great Famine between 1845 and 1852?
The Workers' perspective views the Great Reform Act of 1832 as 'the great betrayal.'
The Workers' perspective views the Great Reform Act of 1832 as 'the great betrayal.'
True
What city in Britain became known as 'Cottonopolis'?
What city in Britain became known as 'Cottonopolis'?
Manchester
What was the main purpose of the East India Company?
What was the main purpose of the East India Company?
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The company responsible for British trade in India before the government took control was the ______.
The company responsible for British trade in India before the government took control was the ______.
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Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
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Emmeline Pankhurst was known for her peaceful methods in the suffragette movement.
Emmeline Pankhurst was known for her peaceful methods in the suffragette movement.
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What were the Indian soldiers in the East India Company's army called?
What were the Indian soldiers in the East India Company's army called?
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The group that protested against industrial machines by destroying them was known as the _____ .
The group that protested against industrial machines by destroying them was known as the _____ .
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
British History and Social Movements
- Women's Suffrage: Women gained the right to vote in 1928 (not 1921 based on the provided text)
- World War 1: A factor leading to women's suffrage.
- Suffragette Movement: Led by Emmeline Pankhurst, using protests and militant tactics (window smashing, hunger strikes) to advocate for women's vote
- 1918: Women over 30 gained the right to vote in the UK.
- 1928: Voting rights extended to all women.
- The Matchgirls' Strike: Occurred in 1888
19th Century British Society and Politics
- Whig Perspective: Viewed Britain's path to democracy as a gradual process.
- British Settlers in Australia: Justified taking land from Aborigines by claiming it was unoccupied, based on culturalist and racist beliefs.
- Great Reform Act of 1832: Expanded voting rights for men.
- Chartist Movement: Advocated for universal male suffrage.
- Australia's Gold Rush (1850s): Significantly increased immigration to Australia.
Industrial Revolution and its Consequences
- Industrial Revolution Beginnings: Occurred in Britain, driven by increased machinery and technological advancements that transformed manufacturing.
- Manchester (Cottonopolis): Became the center of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
- Luddites: A group of textile workers who protested industrialization by destroying machinery. Active from 1811-1816, mainly in Northern England. Their actions highlighted worker struggles against technology.
- Factory Act of 1833: Limited the working hours of children in factories.
The East India Company and India
- East India Company: Managed British trade with India.
- Sepoy Mutiny/1857 Uprising: Significant rebellion against British rule in India in 1857. Often referred to as a revolution because of broad political, social, and economic implications..
- 1857 Conflict & British Response: The British government took direct control of India from the East India Company.
- Sepoys: The Indian soldiers in the East India Company's army.
The Irish Potato Famine
- Great Famine (1845-1852): Primarily caused by potato blight, resulting in crop failure.
Social and Political Theories
- Social Darwinism: A European social theory justifying European expansion.
- Culturalism and racism: Beliefs supporting the dispossession of Aborigines in 19th-century Australia.
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Description
Test your knowledge on significant events and movements in British history, focusing on women's suffrage and political reforms. This quiz covers key milestones like the Suffragette Movement, the Great Reform Act, and pivotal events in 19th-century society. Dive deep into the struggles and achievements that shaped modern Britain.
