The Suffragettes Flashcards
When was the WSPU founded
1903
Who founded the WSPU
Emmeline pankhurst
Whats another name for the suffragettes
WSPU
What does WSPU stand for
Women’s social and political union
What were mrs pankhurts view on suffragettes
She thought that the movement had to become more radical and militant if it was to succeed
Why were the suffragettes formed
Because many suffragists were frustrated by their lack of success
What did the suffragettes want
They wanted the vote and improved rights and opportunities for women
How did the suffragettes protest
Direct protests created immense publicity in including window smashing and arson
When did the suffragettes begin a campaign of direct action
From 1908
What was the aim of suffragette militancy
To make women’s suffrage a serious issue that they couldn’t ignore. A women getting arrested for her cause would get publicity and show how important the vote was to her
What suffragette campaign happened in January 1908
Edith new chained herself to the railings in downing street and made speeches. She was arrested
What other forms of protests did the suffragettes do in 1908
Threw stones at the windows of 10 downing street, slashed paintings , smashed statues in art galleries and set fire to post boxes
What and how did emily davidson die
She was killed trying to put a banner on a horse at the epsom derby in 1913
What is militancy
the use of confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause
What were the pros and cons of militancy for the sufffregettes
Militancy gained them publicity however it also led to criticism that they were irresponsible and couldn’t be trusted with the vote
