chartists, suffragists and suffragettes Flashcards
What was the main goal of the Chartists in the 19th century?
To achieve political rights and influence for the working class, particularly universal male suffrage.
True or False: The Suffragists focused on peaceful advocacy for women’s voting rights.
True
Fill in the blank: The Suffragettes were known for their _____ tactics to gain attention for women’s suffrage.
militant
What document did the Chartists present to Parliament in 1838?
The People’s Charter
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a demand of the Chartists? A) Universal suffrage for men, B) Secret ballot, C) Women’s suffrage, D) Payment for MPs.
C) Women’s suffrage
Who was a prominent leader of the Suffragette movement?
Emmeline Pankhurst
True or False: The Suffragists and Suffragettes had the same strategies for achieving their goals.
False
What year did women over 30 gain the right to vote in the UK?
1918
Short Answer: What was the significance of the 1918 Representation of the People Act?
It granted voting rights to women over 30 and all men over 21.
Fill in the blank: The Chartists believed that suffrage was a key aspect of _____ rights.
human
Multiple Choice: Which organization was primarily associated with the Suffragist movement? A) Women’s Social and Political Union, B) National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, C) Chartist Movement, D) Labour Party.
B) National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies
What was a common method used by Suffragettes to protest?
Hunger strikes
True or False: The Chartists were primarily concerned with women’s rights.
False
Short Answer: What was the main difference between Suffragists and Suffragettes?
Suffragists used peaceful methods, while Suffragettes employed militant tactics.
Fill in the blank: The Suffragette movement began in the _____ century.
20th
What was the impact of World War I on women’s suffrage movements?
It accelerated the push for women’s voting rights due to women’s contributions during the war.
Multiple Choice: Who founded the Women’s Social and Political Union? A) Millicent Fawcett, B) Emmeline Pankhurst, C) Florence Nightingale, D) Emily Davison.
B) Emmeline Pankhurst
True or False: The Chartist movement was successful in achieving its goals immediately.
False
Fill in the blank: The Suffragists used _____ to promote their message and gain support.
petitions
Short Answer: What was the role of propaganda in the suffrage movements?
Propaganda was used to raise awareness and support for women’s voting rights.
What year did women gain equal voting rights with men in the UK?
1928
Multiple Choice: What was a significant event for the Suffragettes in 1913? A) The first women’s vote, B) The death of Emily Davison, C) The formation of the NUWSS, D) The passing of the Representation of the People Act.
B) The death of Emily Davison
True or False: The Chartists were only focused on voting rights for men.
True
Fill in the blank: The Suffragettes were known for their _____ demonstrations.
public
Short Answer: Why is suffrage considered a human right?
Suffrage is essential for participation in democracy and ensuring that all voices are heard.