Politics in the City


 
 
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Politics in the City

Politics in the City: In 1886, London poor violently participated in a riot, which suppressed by the police. In 1887, a similar riot occurred. Again was brutally suppressed by the police. It was known as the Bloody Sunday of November 1887. Two years later, thousands of London dockworkers went on strike. The 12 days strike was called to gain recognition for the dockworkers’ union. State authorities tried their best to reduce the possibility of rebellion.

 
 


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