The Edwardian Era (1901-1910)

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and figures from the Edwardian Era, focusing on the women's suffrage movement and education reforms.

Edwardian Era

The period in British history from 1901 to 1910, marked by the reign of King Edward VII.

Queen Victoria

The longest-reigning monarch in British history, whose death in 1901 marked the end of the Victorian Era.

Suffragette Movement

A campaign by women in Britain aimed at gaining the right to vote, especially active during the Edwardian period.

Emmeline Pankhurst

A leading figure in the women's suffrage movement, founder of the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU).

WSPU

Women's Social and Political Union, led by Emmeline Pankhurst, known for its militant tactics in advocating for women's suffrage.

Millicent Fawcett

Leader of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), which believed in peaceful methods to achieve women's suffrage.

Hunger Strikes

Protests by imprisoned Suffragettes who refused to eat to gain recognition as political prisoners.

The Education Act of 1902

Legislation aimed at centralizing and improving the education system in Britain.

Labour Party

A political party formed in Britain to represent the working class, established from trade unions and socialist groups.

Keir Hardie

The first leader of the Labour Party, who advocated for workers' rights and women's suffrage.

Suffragette Tactics

Militant strategies used by the Suffragettes, including protests, property damage, and public demonstrations to gain attention for their cause.

Votes for Women

The rallying cry of the Suffragette movement, advocating for women's right to vote.

Labour Representation Committee

The precursor to the Labour Party, formed to represent the interests of workers and trade unions in politics.

Public Disorder Charges

Legal actions taken against Suffragettes for their militant activities, often reclassifying them as common criminals.

Property Qualifications for Voting

Restrictions that granted voting rights based on the amount of property one owned, affecting women's rights post-1918.