Suffragettes Flashcards
1
Q
What did the suffragists do to get women the vote?
A
They did more peaceful things like send petitions and go on marches.
2
Q
What were the suffragettes formed
A
Because the tactics of the suffragists were not working
3
Q
What did the Pankhursts do to highlight their cause?
A
They did spectacular stunts like disrupting meetings, chaining themselves to railings in Downing street and throw eggs at politicians
4
Q
What did they do when they go arrested?
A
They went on hunger strikes
5
Q
What did women do during the war?
A
Most worked in munitions(producing guns for the men)
6
Q
When were women allowed to vote?
A
In 1918
