Concetti Chiave
- King Edward VII's reign began in 1901, but significant political changes occurred only after the 1906 elections.
- Key social reforms were introduced, including medical services in schools (1907) and pensions for the elderly (1908).
- The early 20th century saw increased industrial unrest, with strikes and violence becoming common.
- The suffragette movement, led by Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, gained attention through militant actions.
- World War I erupted in 1914, following the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, marking the end of Britain's "splendid isolation" policy.
From Edward VII to World War I
In 1901 Queen Victoria died, but Victorian attitudes and conventions were only gradually abandoned. The new King Edward VII did not change political scene till the general elections of 1906. In that period, some legislative measures and social improvements were passed:
- The introduction of a medical service in schools (1907).
- The invalid and old age pension Act (1908) that granted pensions to people over 70.
- The coal mines regulation Act (1908) that introduced the eight-hour working day.
- The national insurance Act (1911) that granted free medical treatment to insured workers.
These measures influenced profoundly a society marked by industrial unrest, strikes and violence.
Violence came also from women.
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