Why did Women Gain The Vote? Flashcards
How did the suffragists help women gain the vote?
They brought attention to the cause through non-violent tactics such as campaigning to government. They argued their case with MPs, issued leaflets, presented petitions and organised meetings. At every election, suffragists questioned the candidates on their attitudes to women’s suffrage
How did the Suffragettes help women to gain the vote
They wanted to maake women’s suffrage a serious issue-one that the government could not ignore. This was the aim of their militancy: a woman getting arrested for her cause was news. It showed how important the vote was to her.
How did the work of women during the war help women gain the vote?
During the war, women worked as coal miners and road-layers. They worked in munitions factories. They served in France as nurses. They did their bit when the men were off at war.
