page_title: Belgian general strike of 1902
hierarchical_section_title: Belgian general strike of 1902
caption_attribution_description: English: Belgian strikers are chased by cavalry in Brussels, probably during the 1902 general strike. By Henri Meunier.
context_page_description: The general strike of 1902 was a major general strike in Belgium, aimed at forcing electoral reform and notably the end of the system of plural voting. It officially lasted between 10 and 20 April. The 1902 strike was the second general strike in Belgium's history and although the largest, it was ultimately unsuccessful at achieving its objectives.
context_section_description: The general strike of 1902 (French: grève générale de 1902, Dutch: algemene staking van 1902) was a major general strike in Belgium, aimed at forcing electoral reform and notably the end of the system of plural voting. It officially lasted between 10 and 20 April. The 1902 strike was the second general strike in Belgium's history and although the largest, it was ultimately unsuccessful at achieving its objectives.
caption: Depiction of the 1902 strike by Henri Meunier
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