The First World War and after
History · topic 12 of 14 · 6 lessons
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A time of reform
At the start of the 20th century Britain had a large empire, a strong navy and a powerful industry… (the rest needs full access)
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The First World War
In 1914 the First World War began. The killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria started it… (the rest needs full access)
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The Somme and the end of the war
Millions of people died or were wounded. Britain had more than two million casualties. On the first… (the rest needs full access)
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Ireland is divided
In 1913 the government promised Home Rule to Ireland. Protestants in the north threatened to resist… (the rest needs full access)
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The Great Depression
In the 1920s living conditions improved for many people, and new homes were built. In 1929 the… (the rest needs full access)
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Culture between the wars
The 1930s were also a time of new ideas. Writers such as Graham Greene and Evelyn Waugh were… (the rest needs full access)