chapter 3

Question 1

The workhouse visiting society founded

Answer 1

1859

Question 2

Municipal franchise act allows unmarried women ratepayers to vote in municipal elections

Answer 2

1869

Question 3

Education acts allows women ratepayers to vote for, and serve on the new school boards

Answer 3

1870

Question 4

First women elected to serve on poor law boards

Answer 4

1875

Question 5

First women liberal association formed in Bristol

Answer 5

1881

Question 6

Primrose league established

Answer 6

1883

Question 7

women’s liberal foundation established

Answer 7

1887

Question 8

Local Government act gave married women the right to vote in local elections and allowed women to stand for election as municipal councillors

Answer 8

1894