Suffragists And Suffragettes Flashcards
What the suffragists called?
National union of women’s suffrage societies (NUWSS)
What were the suffragette called ?
Women’s social and political union (WSPU)
What year were the suffragists formed?
1897 but had roots from 1860s
What year were the suffragettes formed?
1903
Who was the leader of the suffragists?
Millicent fawcett
Who were the leaders of the suffragettes ?
Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel + Sylvia Pankhurst
What was membership size of the suffragists?
100,000, 400 branches
What was the membership size of the suffragettes?
Smaller than suffragists
Were the suffragists democratic?
Yes
Were the suffragettes democratic?
No
What was the membership class background of the suffragists?
Middle class and some working class
What was the membership class background of the suffragettes?
Middle and upper class
Were men allowed in the suffragists?
Yes
Were men allowed in the suffragettes?
No
Why were the suffragists formed?
For the vote and to improve marriage rights