Women's Suffrage in Australia

Women's Suffrage in Australia

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the evolution of women's rights in the 19th century, focusing on Queen Victoria's reign and the challenges women faced. It highlights South Australia's progressive steps towards women's suffrage, including the formation of the Women's Suffrage League and the eventual granting of voting rights to women. The narrative also touches on the global context of women's suffrage and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During Queen Victoria's reign, what was her stance on women's rights?

She was a strong supporter of women's rights.

She was indifferent to women's rights.

She opposed women's rights.

She actively campaigned for women's suffrage.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Australian colony was the most progressive in terms of women's rights in the 19th century?

Queensland

South Australia

Victoria

New South Wales

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Social Purity Society established in 1882?

To support women's employment

To advocate for women's suffrage

To stop the exploitation of young girls

To promote women's education

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced a bill in 1886 to grant unmarried women with property the colonial vote?

Mary Lee

Edward Stirling

David Gaunson

Robert Caldwell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Women's Suffrage League's main goal?

To improve women's employment conditions

To support women's health initiatives

To secure voting rights for women

To promote women's education

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country granted women the vote in 1893, influencing South Australia?

Canada

New Zealand

United Kingdom

United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected outcome of the South Australian bill granting women the vote?

Women could also be elected as MPs

Women were excluded from being MPs

The bill was rejected

The bill was delayed for several years

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