History A-Level
International Women's Day
What International Women's Day means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of International Women's Day
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
On 23 February, women textile workers in Petrograd struck and marched, sparking a general strike joined by men from the Putilov works.
Topics that use International Women's Day
- The end of Romanov rule, 1906–17 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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