Suffragettes And Suffreagists Flashcards
When was the suffragist campaign formed?
1897
Who was the leader of the suffragist movement?
Millicent fawcett
Who was the main supporters of the suffragists?
Backbench liberal MPs leading conservative MPs were supporters however leading liberals were against women’s suffrage because they richer women would vote for the conservatives
What were the suffragists main tactics?
Millicent fawcett argued MPs, issued leaflets, presented petitions and organised meetings PEACEFUL AND NON- VIOLENT
Was the suffragist campaign overall effective or not effective?
Effective
By 1914 how members did the suffragists have?
100,000
Give an example of what the suffragists processions were like?
They were very organised and their processions were dignified organised and impressive crowds of 20000 were not unusual
Did they think the suffragettes were right?
No they were outraged by the suffragettes which was beneficial because men were also against the suffragettes
When was he suffragette campaign formed?
1903
Why was the suffragettes campaign formed?
Because the suffragists were too moderate and peaceful and the suffragettes wanted to get their point across
Who were the supporters of the suffragists?
Mainly middle class
What did the suffragettes begin in 1908?
Direct action
Who chained themselves to the railings of 10 Downing Street as part of direct action?
Edith new
What three examples of what Emily Davison done?
- letter bombs
- throws herself in front of a horse Derby
- hides in a broom cupboard in parliament
What dos the times report about Emily Davidson actions/ death
Unlikely to increase the popularity of the suffragettes
What did the morning post comment on Emily davisons funeral?
It was gracious and dignified
What happens on the 18th of November 1910
Mass protest in Palmer square (suffragettes)
What happens at the mass protest in parliament square?
They were met by police men who pushed beat them and threw them to the ground other were sexually assaulted photographs in daily mirror they gained sympathy
Overall was the suffragettes campaign effective
No
What did the violence do to support
Alienates support
How many member were here of the suffragettes
2000
What failed in 1911
Conciliation bill
How did the suffragists respond to the conciliation bill
Peacefully and wanted to speak to the prime minister to persuade him to change his mind
How did the suffragettes respond to the conciliation bill
- smashed windows
- Mary Richardson slashed paintings
- bombed churches
- went on hunger strikes, which meant they went to prison and got force fed which led to sympathy for individuals
Why did positions have to stop force feeding and what was introduced in 1913?
It was creating opposition to the government and in 1913 the cat and mouse act was introduced which allowed hunger strikers were allowed to leave prison recover and then return to finish their sentence
