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 _____ if they voiced their opinions.

Emily Murphy was the first judge in Canada. The fancy word for this in the video is m_______

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_____.

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____ 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_________th.

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

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