WSPU dates Flashcards
1
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1897.
A
National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies formed.
2
Q
1903.
A
Women’s Social and Political Union founded.
3
Q
1905.
A
More militant strategy of heckling adopted by WSPU.
4
Q
1909.
A
First hunger strikes and forcible feeding.
5
Q
1910.
A
Failure of first Conciliation Bill.
November: Black Friday police violence towards women outside Parliament.
6
Q
1911.
A
Failure of second Conciliation Bill.
Resumption of WSPU violence.
7
Q
1913.
A
April: Cat and Mouse Act.
Emmeline Pankhurst sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment.
November: Emily Davison dies after falling under the King’s horse at the Derby.
8
Q
1914.
A
Suffragettes suspend militancy at the outbreak of First World war.
