King George V and the Suffragette Movement

In June 1911, King George V and Queen Mary were crowned, marking a period of cautious and conservative rule. Their children, including heir Edward, engaged in playful activities. During George's reign, social changes emerged, with working people demanding rights and the suffragette movement gaining momentum. A significant event was Emily Davison's protest at the 1913 Epsom Derby, where she was killed by the king's horse. This act brought attention to the suffragette cause. Despite protests, King George remained politically impartial.

What was King George V known for in terms of his personality?

• Being humorous and outgoing

• Being cautious and conservative

• Being indifferent and aloof

• Being adventurous and liberal

What was Queen Mary's belief about royalty's public demeanor?

• They should never appear in public

• They should always wave to the crowd

• They should always smile in public

• They should not smile in public

During King George's reign, what significant change was occurring in society?

• A rise in working people's demands for rights

• A decrease in population

• An increase in royal power

• A decline in industrialization

What was the suffragette movement campaigning for?

• Environmental conservation

• Votes for women

• Equal pay for women

• Abolition of monarchy

What happened to Emily Davison at the 1913 Epsom Derby?

• She won the race

• She stepped in front of the king's horse and was killed

• She was injured but survived

• She was arrested for protesting

What were Emily Davison's possible motives at the Epsom Derby?

• To win a bet

• To tie suffragette colors to the horse

• To meet the king

• To sabotage the race

How did King George respond to the suffragettes' march on Buckingham Palace?

• He met with them privately

• He publicly supported them

• He ignored them completely

• He never publicly responded

What was expected of King George in terms of political matters?

• To be actively involved

• To oppose all political movements

• To remain impartial

• To support the suffragettes