Women's Suffrage Movement Actions and Impacts

The video discusses the suffrage movement from 1912-1913, highlighting the escalation of violence by women demanding voting rights. It explores the political stalemate and frustration due to inaction by political parties. The video also covers radical actions by suffragettes, their consequences, and the impact of World War I on the movement. It emphasizes the diversity within the suffrage movement and the importance of political representation for women to address social issues.

What types of violent actions did women engage in during 1912-1913?

• Peaceful protests

• Petition signing

• Public speeches

• Bombing campaigns and property attacks

What was the main concern of MPs in 1910 regarding women's right to vote?

• The cost of elections

• The potential shift in political power

• The logistics of voting

• The literacy rate of women

What drastic action did members of the Women's Social and Political Union take in Dublin?

• Organized a peaceful march

• Threw a hatchet into a carriage

• Published a manifesto

• Held a public debate

How did the outbreak of the First World War affect Emmeline Pankhurst's campaign?

• It led to more violent actions

• It provided an opportunity to halt the campaign

• It had no effect

• It intensified the campaign

Why did many men not have the right to vote in 1914?

• They were too young

• They were illiterate

• They did not own property

• They were not citizens

What was the ultimate act of self-sacrifice mentioned in relation to the First World War?

• Donating money

• Serving in the war

• Protesting for rights

• Writing letters to MPs

What was a common goal among the diverse activists in the suffrage movement?

• Establishing a new political party

• Gaining the right to vote

• Improving working conditions

• Creating a new constitution

What did women believe would alleviate their everyday difficulties?

• Improved transportation

• Better education

• Political representation

• More job opportunities

What does the section emphasize about the suffrage movement?

• It was a single, unified group

• It involved a rich diversity of activists

• It was led by one prominent leader

• It had no clear goals

What was the relationship between suffragettes and suffragists?

• They had no interaction

• They were completely separate movements

• They worked together and had fluid movement between groups

• They were always in conflict