Lesson 20. Video Comprehension: Suffragette Movement P5

True or False: The suffragettes used peaceful methods to gain the right to vote.

• True

• False

True or False: Emmeline Pankhurst was a suffragette movement leader.

• True

• False

True or False: The Representation of the People Act of 1918 allowed all women to vote.

• True

• False

True or False: Emily Davison died during a protest at the Epsom Derby.

• True

• False

True or False: The suffragettes were only interested in voting rights for women.

• True

• False

What methods did the suffragettes use to support their cause? Why do you think they felt these actions were needed?

How did the suffragette movement change women’s rights? What connections do you see between their fight and today’s issues for equality?