Emily Davison L1 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Emily Davison?
A
A Suffragette who campaigned for women’s right to vote, imprisoned six times.
2
Q
What happened to Emily Davison on June 4, 1913?
A
She stepped in front of King George V’s horse, Anmer, at the Epsom Derby.
3
Q
What was Emily Davison trying to do at the Epsom Derby?
A
Attach Suffragette flags to the horse to draw attention to the movement.
4
Q
When did Emily Davison die?
A
June 8, 1913, four days after being injured at the Epsom Derby.
