Women's Rights

Question 1

arson

Answer 1

The act of deliberately setting fire to property with a view to causing extensive damage

Question 2

Cat and Mouse Act

Answer 2

Allowed suffragettes on hunger strike to be release but re-arrested once well enough to complete their sentences

Question 3

constitutional

Answer 3

A peaceful, legal way of campaigning, often using recognised political methods such as petitions

Question 4

enfranchisement

Answer 4

To be granted the vote or the state having the vote

Question 5

force feeding

Answer 5

Imprisoned suffragettes on hunger strike were fed with a rubber tube, inserted into the throat or nose and liquidised food being poured in

Question 6

hunger strike

Answer 6

Some imprisoned suffragettes went on hunger strike to further raise awareness for their cause

Question 7

manifesto

Answer 7

A public declaration or proclamation, stating the aims and methods of a campaign group

Question 8

militant

Answer 8

Aggressive and violent behaviour in pursuit of a political cause, favouring extreme or confrontational campaign methods

Question 9

NUWSS

Answer 9

The National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies was formed in 1897 and brought together many smaller suffrage organisations. Their method was non-confrontational and constitutional

Question 10

pacifist

Answer 10

An individual who disagrees with war on principle

Question 11

petition

Answer 11

A formal written request or application, especially one signed by many people to parliament

Question 12

propaganda

Answer 12

The publication of resources and ideas designed to encourage a particular and specific response

Question 13

Representation of the People Act

Answer 13

In 1918, the RPA granted the vote to women over 30 who were also householders, the wives of householders, owners of property over £5 or university graduates. The Act also granted the franchise to all men over the age of 21

Question 14

suffrage

Answer 14

The right to vote in political elections

Question 15

suffragette

Answer 15

A campaigner for women’s suffrage willing to undertake militant action or to break the law. Belonged to the WSPU

Question 16

suffragist

Answer 16

A campaigner for women’s suffrage who believes in constitutional methods of campaigning. Belonged to the NUWSS

Question 17

WSPU

Answer 17

Women’s Social and Political Union was formed when Emmeline Pankhurst found disillusionment with the progress of the NUWSS. ‘Deeds not words’ was their slogan