the female emancipation 1906-1914 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What were some key obstacles to women’s suffrage in early 20th century Britain?
Lack of political support, fear of party disadvantage, male suffrage issues, societal views of gender roles, and opposition from some women.
Who were the two main Prime Ministers between 1905–1914, and what were their views on women’s suffrage?
Henry Campbell-Bannerman was half-heartedly supportive; Herbert Asquith openly opposed women’s suffrage.
What was the NUWSS and how did it campaign?
National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies; used peaceful methods like petitions, rallies, and public meetings.
Who founded the NUWSS and when?
Millicent Fawcett in 1897.
What was the WSPU and how did it differ from the NUWSS?
Women’s Social and Political Union, founded in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst, used militant tactics like arson and protests.
What was “Black Friday” (1910)?
A violent confrontation where 300 suffragettes tried to enter the House of Commons and were met with police brutality.
What was the 1913 “Cat and Mouse Act”?
Allowed temporary release of hunger-striking suffragettes and their re-arrest once recovered.
What happened to Emily Wilding Davison in 1913?
She died after stepping in front of the King’s horse during the Derby; her funeral became a suffragette protest.
What did the government franchise bill of 1913 propose and what happened to the women’s amendment?
Proposed universal male suffrage; the women’s amendment was ruled unconstitutional.
How did the NUWSS respond to the Liberals’ resistance to women’s suffrage by 1914?
They distanced from the Liberal Party and aligned more with the Labour Party.
What was the impact of militant suffragette actions?
Increased publicity and recruitment, but also fueled anti-suffrage movements and public concern over their tactics.
What was the National League for Opposing Women’s Suffrage and when was it founded?
An anti-suffrage organization formed in 1911 in response to increased suffragette militancy.
