The Suffragettes

What was a significant action taken by suffragettes to protest their imprisonment?

• They would refuse to speak to authorities.
• They would go on hunger strikes.
• They would immediately pay fines.
• They would seek legal representation.

What was a significant consequence of the suffragette movement's protests?

• The establishment of women's political parties
• The end of all forms of discrimination against women
• Increased public awareness and support for women's suffrage
• Immediate granting of voting rights to women

What was the primary goal of the suffragette movement in the UK?

• To support women's health initiatives
• To establish women's employment rights
• To advocate for women's right to vote
• To promote women's education

Which organization is specifically associated with the term 'suffragette'?

• National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
• Women's Freedom League
• Women's Social and Political Union
• National Society for Women's Suffrage

Who was a prominent leader of the suffragette movement known for her charismatic leadership?

• Christabel Pankhurst
• Millicent Fawcett
• Emmeline Pankhurst
• Emily Wilding Davison

What notable act of martyrdom is Emily Wilding Davison known for?

• Stepping in front of King George V's horse
• Leading a hunger strike
• Organizing a large rally
• Breaking windows during a protest

What method did suffragettes use to draw public attention to their cause?

• Lobbying local governments
• Petitioning Parliament
• Organizing large public demonstrations
• Writing articles in newspapers

What act was introduced in response to suffragettes going on hunger strikes?

• The Women's Rights Act
• The Suffrage Act
• The Cat and Mouse Act
• The Representation of the People Act

Which of the following actions was commonly taken by suffragettes when arrested?

• They would refuse to speak to authorities.
• They would seek legal representation.
• They would go on hunger strikes.
• They would immediately pay fines.

How did the outbreak of World War I affect the suffragette movement?

• The movement was completely disbanded.
• It resulted in increased violence from the suffragettes.
• It led to the immediate success of their campaigns.
• Many suffragettes suspended their campaigns to support the war effort.