Famous Five: How 5 Women Changed Canada Forever over Tea

Almost 100 years ago, women did have the right to vote and could be sent to (a)   if they voiced their opinions.

Emily Murphy was the first judge in Canada. The fancy word for this in the video is m (a)  

Emily Murphy wanted to be part of the Canadian senate, but wasn't eligible or qualified because she wasn't considered to be a p (a)   .

In the past, women were discouraged from getting together and talking about politics, so the Famous Five said they weren't discussing politics, they were just having tea. They were called p (a)   teas.

Did the Supreme Court of Canada rule that "women" would be considered "persons" so could join the Canadian Senate?

• No

• Yes

• They couldn't decide

After their initial petition was rejected, the Famous Five didn't give up. They took their petition to the Privy Council in England - the highest court in the Co (a)   th.

The Privy Council in England, ruled the "women" would be considered a "person" in the year (a)  

magistrate​ (a)  

eligible​ (b)  

petition​ (c)  

Supreme Court​ (d)  

Commonwealth​ (e)  

• judge
• qualified to be chosen or participate
• official written request (usually includes names)
• Highest court in a country
• Highest court in England
• 53 countries led by the Prime Minister
• police
• 53 countries led by the King or Queen of England