Human Rights: 1914-1945

1914 - 1945

Timeline of some of the major events and milestones during the years 1914 to 1945. Read the background section to put these into context.

1915: Beginning of the 'Clydeside Movement' and the formation of the Clyde Workers' Committee established.
1916: Easter Rising.
1918: Representation of the People Act.
1918: World War One ends.
1919: Strike wave across several industries and services; including the police force. During the war, strikes had been illegal.
1921: Anglo-Irish Treaty.
1924: First Labour government.
1926: General strike.
1928: Representation of the People Act (Equal Franchise Act).
1929: 'Wall Street Crash'; global economic crisis.
1929: Second Labour government.
1936: 'Jarrow Crusade': march against unemployment.
1939: Outbreak of World War Two.
1942: Beveridge Report published.
1944: Education Act.
1945: World War Two ends.