The contribution of women Flashcards
1
Q
What proportion of chartist supporters were women in the 1840s?
A
1/4
2
Q
Who did they raise funds for?
A
the families of those transported to australia.
3
Q
Despite their involvement…
A
- they did not aspire to be local leaders
- they had little influence over tactics and policies
After all, the chartists were not campaigning for universal suffrage.
4
Q
Why did chartist women reject female suffrage?
A
They believed that it would be used by the government to weaken the working class further.
