Britain in the Early 1900s & Poverty
What was a phonograph used for?
Playing recorded music
What was the slogan of the Suffragettes?
"Deeds not words"
What was the Titanic’s intended destination on its maiden voyage?
New York City, USA
Which empire was Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to?
Heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire
What was a "Pals Battalion"?
Soldiers from the same town or job who enlisted together
What major new consumer product became widely available due to mass production?
The motor car (Model T Ford)
Who was the leader of the Suffragettes?
Emmeline Pankhurst
What company owned the Titanic?
White Star Line
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, on June 28, 1914?
Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand secret society.
What disease was caused by standing in wet trenches?
Trench foot
Who carried out surveys revealing the extent of poverty in England?
Seebohm Rowntree and Charles Booth
What type of protest were the Suffragettes known for?
Militant actions like hunger strikes and property damage
Why was the captain of the ship Californian, Stanley Lord, criticized?
The Californian was nearby but failed to respond to the Titanic’s distress signals; Captain Stanley Lord was criticized for not taking action that might have saved lives.
What European alliance included Britain, France, and Russia before other countries around the world joined in?
The Triple Entente
What was "No Man's Land"?
The dangerous land between opposing trenches
What was a major cause of concern for army recruiters in 1900s Britain?
Poor health and nutrition of working-class men
How did World War I change opportunities for women?
Women took over men’s jobs in factories and transport
Who was Thomas Andrew and how was he responsible for the Titanic disaster?
This chief designer/architect of the Titanic went down with the ship and was partly responsible for the disaster due to design choices like watertight compartments that didn’t extend high enough to prevent flooding.
What is imperialism?
Competing for overseas empires and colonies
Who were conscientious objectors?
People who refused to fight for moral or religious reasons
What did the Liberal Reforms do for schoolchildren?
Provided free school meals and medical checks
What was the main difference between Suffragists and Suffragettes?
Suffragists used peaceful methods; Suffragettes used direct action
Who was Captain Edward Smith, and how was he responsible for the Titanic disaster?
Captain Edward Smith was the Titanic’s captain on its maiden voyage. He was criticized for maintaining high speeds despite iceberg warnings, which many believe contributed to the disaster.
How did alliances make a small conflict into a world war?
Countries were pulled in due to promises to protect each other
What does "stalemate" mean in the context of trench warfare?
A complete inability to move forward and a solid determination not to be pushed back.