Intro 1

Question 0

In 1918, the representation of the people act was by an overwhelming majority in the House of Commons ( 385 for to 55 against) and gave women over 30 the vote, if they owned property or were married to a property owner, due to this, women them made up 43% of the electorate.

Answer 0

Although commonly seen by traditionalist historians such as Ray, as the most important Factor in women being granted the vote.

Question 1

Evidence suggests that the contributions of women in ww1 was not the main factor.

Answer 1

This is evidence because other historians such as rover suggests that ww1 was important as women proved that they could work as well as men could, these leading to the vote.

Question 2

Indeed, other contributing factors question the voting of women’s work in ww1 being the main reason for women gaining the vote.

Answer 2

For example the work of the suffragettes whose methods brought attention to the cause.

Question 3

Also, the suffragist who made links with politicians also. contribution of women during ww1 was main reason why the majority gained the right to vote.

Answer 3

F