Womens Essay (Assignment) Flashcards
B1
During the 19th century, many Laws more democratic, women never given vote despite becoming more accessible
B2
This lead to the format of suffrage societies, early 20th century that fought to give women the right to vote
Factors
Militant suffragette campaign, suffragists peaceful campaign, changing attitudes, war work done by women and the foreign influence
Suffragettes k1
Public, aggressive tactics like chaining themselves to railings and firebox firebombing.
Suffragettes K2
The death of Emily Davidson and martyrdom, died whilst trying to pi colors on the King’s horse
Suffragists k1
Gained huge support such as mixed gneder members and huge role in changing attitudes of some of the M.Ps 53000
Suffragists K2
One of the oldest suffrage groups in the county, formed 1800s, they used articles in newspapers and encouraged people to sign petitions
War Work K1
During the war women moved into many of the dangerous jobs previously occupied by men, 700,000 working in munitions and 20,000 in Goverment departments.
War Work K2
Two days after war declared on Germany in August 1914 both suffrage groups announced a suspension of political campagnes
Foreign Influence K1
During 19ty century, Britain cradle of democracy., politically advanced however other countries declared suffrage e.g NZ in 1893
Foreign influence k2
Russian rev in 1917, tsar who denied democracy killed by poorer bolshevicks sent shockwaves and fear around the world
Changing attitudes k1
Towards late 19th improving in terms of law and opportunities 1882 1893 women s property acts owned at marriage or Inherted or earned whilst married
Suffragists E
Conciliation Bill’s, 1910,11,12 bills to parliament
Suffragettes E
Publicity Cat and mouse 1913
War Work E
23,00in women’s land army, selfless
