Suffragettes Flashcards
WSPU means….
Women’s Social Political Union
NUWSS means…
National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies
Who was Emmeline Pankhurst
Born in England 1958 Founded the WSPU in 1903 She was imprisoned at Times Supported the war effort after WW1 broke out Died in 1918
Who was Marion Wallace Dunlop
Born in 1864.
She was a supporter of votes for women she joined the WSPU
In 1909 most well known suffragette to go on hunger strike after being arrested for militancy.
Died in 1942.
Who was Emily Davison
Born October 11 1872
She was arrested 9 times
Went on hunger strike seven times
She ran in front of the kings horse at the 1913 Epsom derby and dies shortly after of her injuries
Who was Millicent Fawcett
Born June 1847
President of the NUWSS from 1897 until 1919. Founder
Died August 1929
In what year did women win the vote?
1918
At what age could they vote?
30
Examples of WSPU tactics?
Hunger striking Arson Burnt down Lloyd George’s house Leaflets Stone throwing
Government Tactics?
Force Feeding
Cat and mouse act was
