Women And The First World War

Question 1

What happened to the suffragists and suffragettes when war broke out

Answer 1

both sides suspended their campaigns and decided to support the government and the war effort. They wanted to be patriotic, but they also saw it as an opportunity to prove that they were worthy of the vote.

Question 2

how did suffragists use their publicity for the war effort

Answer 2

They used their publicity to encourage men to sign up to fight

Question 3

How did the suffragettes use their publicity to help the war effort

Answer 3

They made speeches encouraging women to do war work

Question 4

What deal did the suffragettes make with the government

Answer 4

The suffragettes agreed to stop their violent campaigning and in return the government released imprisoned suffragettes

Question 5

What jobs did women take on during the war

Answer 5

women worked as Land Girls, in munitions factories, as bus drivers and post women etc. The war couldn’t have been won without their contribution and they proved that they were capable and deserving of the vote, earning the respect of many politicians.

Question 6

When did government pass a new law in which all women over the age of 30, married women over 21 and women who owned property could vote

Answer 6

1918

Question 7

When did all women get the vote

Answer 7

1928