British Womens Suffrage Flashcards
Name 2 knowledge and a/a+ points for role of world war 1
K. 1917 80% of shells made by women
K. Hundreds of women employed in key industries. Such as coal, iron, steel and textiles.
A. This was not important because the women land army helped to win the war by keeping major industries running. This helped to show that they deserved the vote.
A+. This was not important because it showed that the UK government were not under that much pressure from the war effort as the women who worker were not rewarded with the vote.
Name 2 knowledge points and a/a+ of example of other countries
K. In 1893 New Zealand gave women the vote (colony)
K. In 1906 Finland gave women the vote (near by)
A. This was important because new Zealand was a colony and Finland was a near by country so put pressure on the government.
A+. This was not important because New Zealand gave women the vote in 1893 showing it did not put enough pressure on the government to act. Close allies like France and USA had’nt given women the vote.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ of changing attitudes towards women in society.
K. Infant custody act 1873.
K. Married women’s property act 1882.
A. This was important because women’s political progress showed that they were more than capable of participating in politics and should gain the right to vote.
A+. This was not important because although laws had been passed showing progress it was not until many years late that some women got the vote.
Name 2 knowledge points and a A/A+ for suffragettes
K.1903 the women’s social and political union was formed. Founded by Emmeline Pankhurst.
K. The WSPU sold 20,000 newspapers a week. Talked about progress in suffrage.
A. This was important because the violent actions meant women’s vote was regularly discussed in newspapers and in parliament which caused pressure on the government. The newspapers got people to see women’s vote daily.
A+. This was limited because the violence made women seem underserving for the vote. This undermined the suffragists campaign.
Name 2 knowledge points and A/A+ points for suffragists
K. Organised suffrage campaigns began in 1800s
k. 1870-1884 debates on women’s vote took place every year in parliament
A. This was important because the government are the people who decide if women get the vote or not. The campaigns helped to get more people involved which would help to change peoples ideas on women. The suffragists also had an alliance with the labour party which would help to get some women the vote.
A+. This was limited because many women’s suffrage groups had been campaigning since the 1800s. However they failed to get support suggesting they were not effective.
