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Women and the Vote 01
The Suffragette Emily Davison died after running in front of the King's racehorse.

Women and the Vote 01

Explore how women in Britain challenged unfair voting laws, and discover how campaigns, protests and new ideas gradually changed who had a voice in elections.

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Fascinating Fact:

In the 19th century, most women in Britain had no right to vote in parliamentary elections, even if they paid taxes or owned property.

In KS3 History, this topic explains how women’s lack of voting rights was challenged. You will learn about campaigns, organisations and arguments that pushed Britain towards a more democratic system.

Key Terms

  • Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
  • Parliament: The group of elected representatives who make laws for the country.
  • Campaign: Organised actions, such as meetings and petitions, to persuade people to support a cause.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When did women first get the vote in Britain?

In 1918, some women over the age of thirty gained the right to vote if they met certain property rules. In 1928, voting rights were extended to women on the same terms as men.

What is the difference between suffragists and suffragettes?

Suffragists used peaceful methods like petitions and meetings to argue for votes for women. Suffragettes were more militant and sometimes used protests, damage to property and hunger strikes.

Why did some people oppose votes for women?

Some people believed politics was a man’s role, or feared that women voters would change society too quickly. Others worried that giving women the vote would weaken traditional family roles.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
Which is the correct spelling for the women wanting the right to vote?
Suferagets
Sufferajets
Suffragettes
Suphrajettes
The movement was founded in 1903
2 .
By what letters was the Suffragette movement officially known?
WORV
WPTU
WSPU
WVRA
Women's Social and Political Union
3 .
The Suffragettes were least likely to do what?
Carry out attacks on politicians and their homes
Chain themselves to railings
Smash windows
Write letters to the newspapers
Members were often arrested and put in prison
4 .
Who led the less violent Suffragist group?
Amy Garrett
Harriet Peterson
Millicent Fawcett
Sarah Tennant
They were much more patient in their approach
5 .
Who founded the Suffragette movement?
Elizabeth Patterson
Emmeline Pankhurst
Esmerelda Pinkerton
Evangeline Parkinson
Her two daughters and five other women were also involved in setting up the organisation
6 .
The two daughters of Mrs Pankhurst were called what?
Angela and Clarissa
Marianne and Antonia
Sylvia and Christabel
Victoria and Eleanor
They were also involved in the violent protests
7 .
How did Suffragettes carry on their protest in prison?
Climbing onto the roof
Hunger strikes
Painting slogans on the prison walls
Refusing to wear clothes
They were brutally force-fed
8 .
What was the Suffragettes' slogan?
All men are evil
Ballot or bust
Deeds not words
One woman one vote
They felt that the peaceful methods of the first campaigners were not achieving anything
9 .
Which Suffragette died after running in front of the King's racehorse?
Elaine Danvers
Emilia Davis
Emily Davison
Emma Dawson
At the 1913 Derby - the horse was called Anmer
10 .
In 1918, women over what age were allowed to vote?
20
25
30
35
The Suffragettes supported the war. In 1918, many women over 30 were given the right to vote in parliamentary elections but it was another ten years before Universal Suffrage was introduced - any citizen over the age of 21 got the vote in 1928
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The fight for female suffrage

Author:  Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)
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