Year 8: 20th Century British history!

In what year was the 'liberal landslide' election?

• 1906

• 1908

• 1909

• 1907

What does 'liberal' mean?

• To be open to ideas and promote the rights of the individuals.

• Where wealth and property is shared amongst the community.

• That everything in society is made by the cooperative efforts of the people and citizens.

Who became Prime Minister in the 1906 General Election which the Liberal Party won?

• Keir Hardie

• Henry Campbell Bannermann

• Arthur Balfour

How many reforms did the Liberal Party bring in?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which two reforms brought about changes for children?

• National Insurance Act 1911 and Labour Exchanges Act 1909

• Education Act 1906 and Labour Exchanges Act 1909

• Education Act 1906 and Children's Charter Act 1908

What did the Education Act of 1906 do?

• Children were no longer allowed to beg on the streets

• Provided children with free school meals

• Provided children with high quality education until the age of 14

What was the National Insurance Act 1911?

• Gave workers insurance when they went on holiday

• Gave industry workers health insurance

• Gave workers home insurance

What does 'suffrage' mean?

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to vote

• The right to own a home

Who were the 2 groups that made up the suffrage movement in the early 20th Century?

• Suffragettes and Liberalist

• Female workers and Suffragettes

• Suffragettes and Suffragists

What kind of acts did Suffragists take part in?

• Violent and often law breaking

• Peaceful and legal methods of protests