The Main Events 1906-1914 Flashcards
In 1906 who was the PM and what was his stance on votes for women?
Henry Campbell-Bannerman, he supported votes for women, but ministers were divided
In October 1906, what were the NUWSS doing?
Continuing campaign of petitions and meetings
In October 1906, what were the WPSU doing ?
Member protest outside Houses of Parliament. They were arrested and sent to prison. WSPU start campaign of noisily opposing MPs at by-elections
What did the NUWSS do in February 1907?
Organised a procession in London. Over 3000 women march. Called ‘mud march’ because of bad weather
Who became PM in 1908 and what did he tell the women?
Herbert Asquith. He was against votes for women and told them to prove there is popular support for the idea
What did both suffragettes and suffragists do in June 1908?
Organised massive processions in London with supporters coming from all over the country
What did Asquith do about this?
He did nothing. He said women would be poor voters
What did the suffragettes do in frustration about this?
They started smashing windows in Downing Street and chaining themselves to railings. Lessemouth golf course was attacked by 2 women
Why was Asquith against votes for women at this time?
Because they kept attacking him
What was happening to the size of both the NUWSS and WSPU?
They were both increasing
When did the split between the NUWSS and WSPU start?
Late 1908
What were the suffragists worried about in late 1908?
The suffragettes activities’ are making the Government hostile to votes for women
In 1909 what happened to WSPU members?
More members sent to prison. Demanded to be treated as political prisoner and went on hunger strikes. Government starts force feeding them.
Why did the government start force feeding women?
Because they didn’t want dead women on their hands
When was the peak time of violence?
Late 1908 + 1909
