Emily Davison's funeral | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

The Suffragettes were a group who wanted women to be able to...

(a)  

Answer explanation

The suffragettes were a group who wanted women to be able to vote.

What does militant mean?

• a person who works in the government

• a rule that everyone has to follow

• violent or aggressive tactics

Answer explanation

Militant means violent or aggressive tactics.

Select the militant tactics used by the Suffragettes.

• marching in the streets

• smashing windows

• setting fire to postboxes

• writing letters to government

Answer explanation

Smashing windows and setting fire to postboxes were militant tactics used by the Suffragettes.

The Suffragettes used both peaceful and militant tactics.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True! The Suffragettes used both peaceful and militant tactics.

What did Emily Davison do in prison?

• read books

• went on hunger strike

• painted pictures

Answer explanation

Emily Davison went on hunger strike in prison.

What happened to Suffragettes who went on hunger strike in prison?

• they were left alone

• they were force fed

Answer explanation

Suffragettes who went on hunger strike in prison were force fed.