history homework 1+2 Flashcards
Who was Emily Davison
A suffragette who campaigned for women’s rights.
How many times had Emily Davison been arrested
6 times out of
When did Emily Davison attend the Epsom derby and die
4th June 1913
What horse did she try to pin a flag to
The King’s horse, Ammer
How many suffragette flags were found in Emily’s coat
2
What does Women’s Suffrage mean
The movement gaining votes for women
Suffrage meaning
The right to vote
Tactics used by suffragettes
● Smashingwindowsonprivatepropertyorgovernmentbuildings ● Disruptingthepostalservice(bombingpostboxes)
● Settingfiretopublicbuildings
● Burningpoliticians’homes
● Chainingthemselvestobuildings/railings ● Disruptingpoliticalmeetings
● Goingonhungerstrikeinprison
What reactions did the tactics get
Mixed reactions
When did WW1 break out and women began getting jobs
1914
