Suffragettes Quiz

Who were the suffragettes?

• A group advocating for men's rights

• A group advocating for women's voting rights

• A group advocating for children's education

• A group advocating for animal rights

What was one of the main tactics used by the suffragettes to gain attention?

• Writing books

• Holding peaceful protests

• Chaining themselves to railings

• Organizing charity events

Who led the suffragettes?

• Emmeline Pankhurst

• Queen Victoria

• Florence Nightingale

• Marie Curie

What was the motto of the suffragettes?

• "Peace and Prosperity"

• "Deeds not words"

• "Votes for All"

• "Equality and Justice"

What did the suffragettes do to highlight their cause?

• Organized music concerts

• Held art exhibitions

• Smashed windows and went on hunger strikes

• Published novels

What was the reaction of the government to the suffragettes' hunger strikes?

• They ignored them

• They force-fed the strikers

• They released them immediately

• They negotiated with them

What did the suffragettes want to achieve?

• Equal pay for men and women

• The right to vote for women

• Free education for all

• Better working conditions

What was one of the changes for women in the 1800s mentioned in the text?

• Women could vote in national elections

• Women could control their own income

• Women could become politicians

• Women could join the military

What did the suffragettes use to demonstrate their message?

• Television ads

• Posters and letters to Parliament

• Radio broadcasts

• Social media campaigns

What was the public's reaction to the suffragettes' actions?

• They were largely ignored

• They were front page news

• They were met with widespread support

• They were banned from public speaking