Suffrage essay Flashcards
What were the two main campaign groups fighting for women’s suffrage up to 1918?
The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
What were the criteria for women to be eligible to vote according to the Representation of the People’s Act of 1918?
Women aged 30 or over who were householders, wives of householders, or university graduates.
What did the Representation of the People’s Act in 1928 entail regarding women’s suffrage?
It granted all women over 21 the right to vote, provided they had resided in Britain for 6 months.
What were some reasons for women winning the vote in 1918?
The impact of suffragists (NUWSS), the impact of suffragettes (WSPU), changing attitudes towards women, the impact of the war, and the example of other countries.
How did the size of the NUWSS grow?
How many were in the WSPU?
NUWSS grew from 6,000 in 1907 to 50,000 in 1913. Similarly, in 1914 there were 50,000 people of 500 different societies affiliated with the NUWSS.
In 1910 the WSPU had 36,000 members.
What was a major flaw in the tactics of the NUWSS according to the essay?
They did not argue for universal franchise, which could have gained the support of men who also didn’t have the vote.
Who was the leader of the NUWSS?
Millicent Fawcett.
What was Emmeline Pankhurst’s motto when she formed the WSPU in 1903?
“Deeds not words.”
What were some of the tactics employed by the WSPU during their campaign?
Heckling politicians, smashing windows, and committing arson attacks.
Who was the leader of the WSPU?
Emmeline Pankhurst
What did the WSPU change the name of their newspaper to?
Britiannia
How many female councillors were there out of male councillors?
24 out of 121,140
What were the tactis of the NUWSS?
Starting petitions, giving speeches and writing to politicians.
