AP European History

Category - History

The 1926 British General Strike involved problems in which of the following industries?
  1. Coal
  2. Meatpacking
  3. Paper
  4. Automotive
Explanation
Answer - A - The 1926 British General Strike involved problems in the coal industry.

Key Takeaway: The 1926 General Strike was a labor strike in the United Kingdom that lasted ten days, from May 3 to May 13, in 1926. It was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (also known as the TUC) after an unsuccessful attempt to force the government to prevent wage reduction and worsening conditions for British coal miners.
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