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What was going on in the world in 1912?
April 14–15 – Sinking of the RMS Titanic: RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the northern Atlantic Ocean and sinks with the loss of more than 1,500 lives. The wreck will not be discovered until 1985. April 16 – Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
What was life like for the very poor in 1912 England?
| The Poor | The Wealthy |
|---|---|
| had few luxuries. ate food they could afford to buy worked long hours lived in damp, filthy conditions. Many children died of disease. | usually well fed, clean and well clothed. didn’t need to work lived in big houses with servants went on holidays children had expensive toys children went to school |
What was happening in 1912 England?
26 February–6 April – National coal strike of 1912. 1 March – suffragettes smash shop windows in the West End of London, especially around Oxford Street. 14–15 April – the RMS Titanic sinks: The White Star liner RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg and sinks on her maiden voyage from the United Kingdom to the United States.
What year did Titanic sink?
April 15, 1912
Sinking of the RMS Titanic/Start dates
When was the Titanic?
May 31, 1911
Titanic/Launched
What was 1912 capitalism like?
In 1912 England , there were strong distinctions between the upper and lower classes, and higher class citizens saw no need to change the status quo. The idea behind capitalism suggested that each person works for themselves, and therefore their money and status is dictated by the amount of hard work they put in.
Who ruled in 1912?
George V
George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936….
| George V | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936 |
| Coronation | 22 June 1911 |
| Imperial Durbar | 12 December 1911 |
| Predecessor | Edward VII |
Who was in charge of the UK in 1912?
David Lloyd George
| The Right Honourable David Lloyd George OM [n.b.] | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | H. H. Asquith |
| Succeeded by | Bonar Law |
| Leader of the Liberal Party |
What was political and working life like in 1912?
Political and working life in 1912. In 1912 the Liberal party is in power under the Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith and the Labour Party, founded by James Kier Hardie, is beginning to make headway.
What are some interesting facts you found out about 1912?
Included are some Miscellaneous facts I’ve found about 1912 and wanted to share: The first non-stop flight from Paris to London was made in 3 hours. Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
How did people listen to music in 1912?
In 1912 if you wanted to hear music it was usually live. You could hear a band that might be in your area, your sister that played the piano or player pianos which were popular at the time. Sheet music was very popular and the way to get a song into the hands of the general public.
What was it like to see movies in 1912?
George Melies was just one popular actor of that age. The film Hugo chronicles his success and failures during this time. A couple of movies in 1912 showing were The Knight of the Snows, The Glass Slipper, and The Ghost of Sulpher Mountain. •Dances—dances were very popular and it was a great way to see your friends.