The Suffragists

Question 1

Suffrage definition

Answer 1

The right to vote

Question 2

When was the NUWSS formed

Answer 2

1897

Question 3

What does NUWSS stand for

Answer 3

The National union of woman’s suffrage societies

Question 4

Who was the leader of the suffragists

Answer 4

Mrs Millicent fawcett

Question 5

What type of campaigning did the suffragist do

Answer 5

Constitutional campaigning; leaflets, petitions, meetings, debating with MPs etc.

Question 6

What happened for the suffragists by 1900s

Answer 6

They had gained the support of many liberal MPs and some conservative MPs

Question 7

What was Millicent fawcetts view on the suffragists campaigns

Answer 7

She thought it was crucial to keep the issue in the public eye and referred to the movement as a glacier, slow but unstoppable

Question 8

What suffragist campaign happened in February 1907

Answer 8

the suffragist mud march named due to the awful weather, involving over 3000 people

Question 9

What suffragist campaign happened in January 1908

Answer 9

Milicent fawcett led a deputation to see the prime minister and was promised a womens suffrage bill

Question 10

Whats another name for the suffragists

Answer 10

NUWSS