Sufferage And Rent Strikes Flashcards
What were some moves from the suffragists?
PEACEFUL
pamphlets
Lobbying ministers
Holding public meetings
Marches
What were some moves by the suffragettes?
VIOLENT
bombs in postboxes
Chained to public buildings
Throwing axe at prime minister
Slashing paintings
Acid on golf courses
Smash shop windows
Interrupt political meetings
How did the suffragettes harm the votes for woman?
Created lots of bad publicity - woman were unfit to vote
Angered business owners - smashing shop windows
Annoyed politicians - interrupted their meetings
Outraged the nation - Emily Davidson
Upset many people - slashing paintings
Too immature- attacking politicians
A nuisance- chaining themselves to public buildings
Turned many away from cause - arson attacks (bombs)
Not responsible enough - use of letter bombs
Unpatriotic for not supporting war the war effort
What were Glasgow’s and Dundees increase in the rent strikes?
GLASGOW - 5-15 percent
DUNDEE - 10 percent
Who was given the vote?
FEMALES -
Woman over 30 and we’re house owners
1st female MP was elected that year
MALE -
All men over 21
