Suffragists& Suffragettes Flashcards
What two arguments were there for female suffrage?
- Follow other countries (1914- Women had rights to vote in the USA, Australia and the Isle of man)
- To be a true democracy (half of the adult population did not have the vote -hypocritical not a true democracy)
Details about the suffragists-Peaceful method
-Majority were middle-class women Began campaigning in 1866 -NUWSS -Millicent Fawcett -included some men -democratic
Details about the suffragettes-Violent method
- Sylvia Pankhurst
- WSPU
- No men
- Majority were middle and upper-class women
- Few working class women
How many supporters followed the Mud march of 1907
3000 supporters joined in the march in London
What year did the suffragettes and suffragists separate?
1908
What is meant by the Cat and Mouse act?
In 1913, the Cat and Mouse act was passed allowing Women to be placed in prison with force feeding until they are unwell and are allowed to go home until they recover.
What bill was placed in order to stop women with violence, however, was never passed
The conciliation bill of 1910
What year did Emily Davison commit suicide?
1913
What violent actions was made by Emily Davison?
She threw an axe at the prime minister
- She planted a bomb at Lloyd Georges home
- She killed herself by running Infront of the kings horse
When did prime minister Asquith put in power?
1908
What year was black Friday?
November 1910
What was placed in order to annoy Women?
The reform bill of 1911 -giving votes to more men
What year was the first world war?
1914
Was Women’s propaganda successful?
Yes: Gained women publicity (40,000 readers of the newspaper)
No: did not receive the vote
Why was a suffragette known as ‘slasher Mary’?
She attacked paintings in the National portrait gallery
