What major event did Annie Besant support in 1888?
London matchgirls strike
Great London Fire
Black Friday
Queen Victoria's Jubilee
Answer
The London matchgirls strike of 1888 was a significant event supported by Annie Besant, a prominent social reformer and women's rights advocate. The strike, led by young women working in appalling conditions in match factories, demanded better pay and working hours. Besant played a crucial role in raising awareness of the strike, organizing rallies, and providing legal assistance to the strikers.
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