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The Edwardian age
Who reigned after Queen Victoria’s death?
Victoria’s son Edward, who reigned until 1910
Why was Edward’s reign characterised by social unrest?
they were launched because of high prices and low wages. number of men involved and the violence that often accompanied them.
Who succeeded Edward VII?
he was succeeded by his son, who became George V.
What did Ireland ask for?
Ireland asked for support for Home Rule
What were the consequences of the Easter Rising in Ireland?
it led to the creation of the Irish Free State, while the six northern countries remained part of the United Kingdom
What change was introduced into British politics by the election of 1906?
national insurance and old-age pensions were introduced
What were the king’s achievements in Europe?
He restored energy to a monarchy that had been rather grim since his father's death forty years earlier; he assised in foreign policy negotiations, his well-received speeches helped to pave the way for the Anglo-French Cordial Understanding. He founded the Order of Merit, the accord with France
How did George V act during World War I?
He visited the wounded soldiers; proper treatment of German prisoners of war and a more humane one of conscientious objectors
Who were the Suffragettes?
They were educated ladies who, had been arguing in favour of voting rights for women since the 1860s.
What led to a constitutional crisis?
the House of Lords refused to pass the Liberal budget of 1909