Reasons Women Did Not Get The Vote Pre 1918

Question 1

The liberals were reluctant to grant the vote because it would have to be achieved in stages with wealthy women first benefitting

Answer 1

The conservatives

Question 2

Both lib and con leadership were split asquith in particular was

Answer 2

Against the idea

Question 3

Various other issues took forefront priority eg

Answer 3

House of lords
Ireland
National strikes

Question 4

The politicians were reluctant to be seen giving in to

Answer 4

Direct action and aggressive tactics

Question 5

The lords were opposed to female suffrage and before the parliament act were able to veto all attempts and even after could delay for

Answer 5

Two years