1.2 Extending the Franchise

Question 1

When was the idea of democracy first established?

Answer 1

King John was forced by the barons to sign the magna carter in 1215.

Question 2

Quote from the Magna Carter

Answer 2

‘In future no official shall place a man on trial upon his own unsupported statement, without producing credible witnesses to the truth of it’

Question 3

What was the effect of the English Civil War on democracy?

Answer 3

the english civil war produced new democratic movements such as the Levellers

Question 4

The Great Reform Act of 1832

Answer 4

enfranchised some members of the middle class

Question 5

The Reform Acts of 1867 and 1885

Answer 5

opened vote to working class households

Question 6

Ballot Act 1872

Answer 6

made secret voting compulsory

Question 7

By the beginning of the 20th c.?

Answer 7

still only 40% of adult males could vote, and no women

Question 8

NUWSS

Answer 8

National Union for Women’s suffrage societies

Question 9

When was the NUWSS established? By who? For what?

Answer 9

Established by Millicent Fawcett in order to lobby parliament for the extension of the franchise.

Question 10

WSPU

Answer 10

Women’s social and political union

Question 11

When was the WSPU established? For what means? By who?

Answer 11

Established in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst in order to provide more violent protest on behalf of women’s enfranchisement

Question 12

What happend during a WSPU protest in 1913?

Answer 12

Emily Davidson was killed when trying to run in front of the King’s horse in Derby

Question 13

1918 Representation of the Peoples Act

Answer 13

enfranchised all men over 21, and women over 30 who met property qualifications

Question 14

1928 Representation of the Peoples Act

Answer 14

All men and women over 21 (universal suffrage :))

Question 15

1969 Representation of the Peoples Act

Answer 15

lowered the voting age to 18