Reaction Of The Authorities Flashcards
1
Q
How were the women treated in prison?
A
They were not allowed to speak and were called by their number rather than their name
2
Q
What did the women have to do in prison?
A
Had to scrub cell floors, empty their slops, only bath once a week
3
Q
How were the press to the vote?
A
Divided. Some pro, some anti
4
Q
What were the main newspapers for and against?
A
Against - times of London
For - daily mirror
5
Q
How were the majority of the papers?
A
They were broadly for but against the violence used
6
Q
Did the suffragettes persuade most men by WW1 and why?
A
No. They were turned off by the violence
