Power and the Vote Flashcards
(25 cards)
What did the 1832 Reform Act do?
It gave the vote to 1 in 5 men, but excluded all women.
What did men need to own to vote after 1832?
Land or property.
What is a Charter in historical politics?
A list of demands for change given to people in power.
How many points were in the People’s Charter?
Six.
How many people signed the 1842 People’s Charter?
Over 3 million.
Which demand of the People’s Charter was never achieved?
A new Parliament elected every year.
What was the Chartist movement?
A campaign for democratic reforms including universal male suffrage.
What did the 1867 Reform Act achieve?
It gave most working men over the age of 21 the vote.
What year was the secret ballot introduced?
1872
What reform allowed MPs to be paid?
Parliament Act of 1911.
What was the main strategy of the Suffragists?
Peaceful protest and persuasion.
What was the main strategy of the Suffragettes?
Direct action and civil disobedience.
Who founded the WSPU in 1903?
Emmeline Pankhurst.
What was the motto of the WSPU?
Deeds not Words.
What year did Emily Davison die at the Derby?
1913
How did Suffragettes protest?
Chaining to railings, hunger strikes, arson, smashing windows.
How did Suffragists protest?
Letters, petitions, speeches, marches.
What separated Suffragettes from Suffragists?
Suffragettes used militant tactics; Suffragists were non-violent.
What major event shifted public opinion about women’s capabilities?
World War I.
How did WWI help the cause of women’s suffrage?
Women took on roles traditionally held by men.
What year were some women granted the right to vote in Britain?
1918
Which women were granted the vote in 1918?
Women over 30 who met property requirements.
When did women gain equal voting rights with men?
1928
What term describes women campaigning peacefully for the vote?
Suffragist.
