Concetti Chiave
- Edward VII ascended to the throne in 1901, marking the start of the Edwardian Age, and established the Entente Cordiale with France for colonial expansion.
- The Edwardian period saw the implementation of Liberalism in government policies, introducing national insurance and pensions for the elderly.
- It was a time of industrial unrest, characterized by strikes and violence, alongside the rise of the Women's Social and Political Union advocating for women's suffrage.
- World War I began in 1914 with the assassination of the Austrian Archduke and Germany's invasion of Belgium, leading to alliances forming between major European powers.
- The war resulted in devastating human losses, with 20 million deaths and significant psychological impacts, concluding with the armistice in Versailles in 1917.
The Edwardian Age
What was the Beginning of the Edwardian Age?
When Queen Victoria died, in 1901, her son Edward VII took the crown. He was able to policy negotiations. He did an agreement called Entente Cordiale with France, where the Brittan could expand in some colonies. He also founded the Order of Merit to reward those who distinguished in sciences, art or literature. The government adopted the politic of Liberalism with national insurance and pensions for old persons. This period was also a time of industrial shake, strikes and violence. The women founded the Women's Social and Political Union, they wanted women to have vote and soon they won their "battle". When Edward VII died was succeeded by his son George V. In 1914 he first War World burst.
World War I
The war bust because the Austrian Archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo and because Germany marched through Belgium (neutral territory) for attacking France. Europe was divided into two parts: The Triple alliance with Germany, Austria, Italy and The Triple Entente with Britain, France, Russia. In the first few weeks of war the Germany was in advantage because it had a better equipment and louder soldiers. The USA joined to the war in 1917. They locked Germany and they wrote an armistice in Versailles. The war was an horror in human fact infect there were 20 million dead peoples and many psychological effects.
Domande da interrogazione
- What significant diplomatic achievement did Edward VII accomplish during the Edwardian Age?
Edward VII successfully negotiated the Entente Cordiale with France, allowing Britain to expand in certain colonies, marking a key diplomatic achievement of his reign.
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