KS3 women and the vote - the suffragette movement

History Quiz - Women and the Vote 01 (Questions)

Explore how women in Britain challenged unfair voting laws, and discover how campaigns, protests and new ideas gradually changed who had a voice in elections.

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Fascinating Fact:

In the 19th century, most women in Britain had no right to vote in parliamentary elections, even if they paid taxes or owned property.

In KS3 History, this topic explains how women’s lack of voting rights was challenged. You will learn about campaigns, organisations and arguments that pushed Britain towards a more democratic system.

Key Terms

Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
Parliament: The group of elected representatives who make laws for the country.
Campaign: Organised actions, such as meetings and petitions, to persuade people to support a cause.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When did women first get the vote in Britain?

In 1918, some women over the age of thirty gained the right to vote if they met certain property rules. In 1928, voting rights were extended to women on the same terms as men.

What is the difference between suffragists and suffragettes?

Suffragists used peaceful methods like petitions and meetings to argue for votes for women. Suffragettes were more militant and sometimes used protests, damage to property and hunger strikes.

Why did some people oppose votes for women?

Some people believed politics was a man’s role, or feared that women voters would change society too quickly. Others worried that giving women the vote would weaken traditional family roles.

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Which is the correct spelling for the women wanting the right to vote?

[ ]	Suferagets
[ ]	Sufferajets
[ ]	Suffragettes
[ ]	Suphrajettes

By what letters was the Suffragette movement officially known?

[ ]	WORV
[ ]	WPTU
[ ]	WSPU
[ ]	WVRA

The Suffragettes were least likely to do what?

[ ]	Carry out attacks on politicians and their homes
[ ]	Chain themselves to railings
[ ]	Smash windows
[ ]	Write letters to the newspapers

Who led the less violent Suffragist group?

[ ]	Amy Garrett
[ ]	Harriet Peterson
[ ]	Millicent Fawcett
[ ]	Sarah Tennant

Who founded the Suffragette movement?

[ ]	Elizabeth Patterson
[ ]	Emmeline Pankhurst
[ ]	Esmerelda Pinkerton
[ ]	Evangeline Parkinson

The two daughters of Mrs Pankhurst were called what?

[ ]	Angela and Clarissa
[ ]	Marianne and Antonia
[ ]	Sylvia and Christabel
[ ]	Victoria and Eleanor

How did Suffragettes carry on their protest in prison?

[ ]	Climbing onto the roof
[ ]	Hunger strikes
[ ]	Painting slogans on the prison walls
[ ]	Refusing to wear clothes

What was the Suffragettes' slogan?

[ ]	All men are evil
[ ]	Ballot or bust
[ ]	Deeds not words
[ ]	One woman one vote

Which Suffragette died after running in front of the King's racehorse?

[ ]	Elaine Danvers
[ ]	Emilia Davis
[ ]	Emily Davison
[ ]	Emma Dawson

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In 1918, women over what age were allowed to vote?

[ ]	20
[ ]	25
[ ]	30
[ ]	35

History Quiz - Women and the Vote 01 (Answers)

Which is the correct spelling for the women wanting the right to vote?

[ ]	Suferagets
[ ]	Sufferajets
[x]	Suffragettes
[ ]	Suphrajettes

The movement was founded in 1903

By what letters was the Suffragette movement officially known?

[ ]	WORV
[ ]	WPTU
[x]	WSPU
[ ]	WVRA

Women's Social and Political Union

The Suffragettes were least likely to do what?

[ ]	Carry out attacks on politicians and their homes
[ ]	Chain themselves to railings
[ ]	Smash windows
[x]	Write letters to the newspapers

Members were often arrested and put in prison

Who led the less violent Suffragist group?

[ ]	Amy Garrett
[ ]	Harriet Peterson
[x]	Millicent Fawcett
[ ]	Sarah Tennant

They were much more patient in their approach

Who founded the Suffragette movement?

[ ]	Elizabeth Patterson
[x]	Emmeline Pankhurst
[ ]	Esmerelda Pinkerton
[ ]	Evangeline Parkinson

Her two daughters and five other women were also involved in setting up the organisation

The two daughters of Mrs Pankhurst were called what?

[ ]	Angela and Clarissa
[ ]	Marianne and Antonia
[x]	Sylvia and Christabel
[ ]	Victoria and Eleanor

They were also involved in the violent protests

How did Suffragettes carry on their protest in prison?

[ ]	Climbing onto the roof
[x]	Hunger strikes
[ ]	Painting slogans on the prison walls
[ ]	Refusing to wear clothes

They were brutally force-fed

What was the Suffragettes' slogan?

[ ]	All men are evil
[ ]	Ballot or bust
[x]	Deeds not words
[ ]	One woman one vote

They felt that the peaceful methods of the first campaigners were not achieving anything