Women’s Suffrage

What was the motto of the Suffragettes?

'Deeds (actions) Not words.

What significant event did Emily Davidson become known for in 1913?

She became a martyr at the horse races.

What was the purpose of the letter bombs invented by the suffragettes?

They were intended to kill or injure the recipient.

What was the government's response to hunger striking suffragettes?

The 1913 Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, also known as the Cat and Mouse Act.

What did the Cat and Mouse Act allow for?

It allowed for the early release of prisoners weakened by hunger strikes, who would then be recalled to prison once their health was recovered.

What was the public perception of the suffragettes according to the Daily Mail?

The Daily Mail referred to the Suffragettes as terrorists.

What was Black Friday in the context of the suffragette movement?

A day when the WSPU organized a march that was met with violence from policemen and male bystanders, resulting in injuries and some deaths.

What were some tactics used by the NUWSS (Suffragists) to raise awareness for women's suffrage?

Petitions, writing letters to politicians, speeches, and posters.

What was a strength of the suffragists' approach?

They organized large-scale demonstrations and rallies that garnered media coverage and showcased the movement's strength.

Who were two prominent leaders of the suffragists?

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

What was a limitation of the suffragists' efforts?

They failed to get any bill for women's suffrage passed in Parliament.

What was a common belief about women's education in the 1800s?

Some doctors claimed that too much study could damage women's reproductive health.

What was the societal expectation of women in the 1800s?

A woman's place was in the home, obeying her father and later her husband.

How many women worked in heavy industries during WWI?

Around 800,000 women.

What role did women play in munitions factories during WWI?

Women made up the majority of workers in these factories.

What was one argument for women gaining the vote based on their contributions during WWI?

If women could work in heavy industries and serve in the armed forces, they should also be allowed to vote.

What was a limitation of women's progress after WWI according to some historians?

Many women returned to their traditional jobs, indicating a lack of total shift in attitudes towards women's status.

What was the suffragettes' strategy in response to being treated as regular criminals?

They wanted to be recognized as 'political prisoners' and began hunger strikes.

What was one of the first bomb attacks carried out by the suffragettes?

An attack on the house of politician and chancellor of the exchequer Lloyd George.

What was a notable effect of the suffragettes' radical protests?

They attracted significant attention to the campaign for women's votes.

What was a criticism of the suffragettes' criminal actions?

Some argued that their actions delayed the progress of women gaining the vote.

What was the role of print media in the suffragist movement?

They effectively utilized print media, pamphlets, and newspapers to disseminate their ideas and rally support.

What was a consequence of the violent response to suffragist protests?

Peaceful protests were often met with resistance and violence from anti-suffragist groups.