WorksheetsEMMELINE PANKHURST
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 5mins
What did the ‘Women’s Social and Political Union’ do?
They worked in
factories, and they became mechanics.
They chained themselves to
buildings
The group
organised meetings and made speeches.
They wrote
articles and letters and sent them to newspapers and
political leaders.
What happened in 1898?
the British government gave
equal voting rights to men and women.
The police arrested Emmeline
Pankhurst
Richard died suddenly
People called the women (a)
What did Emmeline understand from her father’s words?
Emmeline didn’t open her eyes
she was sleeping.
in society men were more important than women
both her parents believed in votes for women.
When did she get married?
In 1905
In 1903
in 1879
in 1928
How did the women start to protest in 1905?
They organised demonstrations,
and interrupted political
meetings.
They attacked
politicians and started fires.
They chained themselves to
buildings.
They attacked Buckingham Palace.
They died.
What did women do during the war?
For the first time women did jobs that were
traditionally for men.
They chained themselves to
buildings, including Buckingham
Palace, so people could see them.
They worked in
factories, and they became mechanics.
They were
very shocked.
What did Richard and Emmeline want for all women?
Emmeline and Richard wanted all
women to be able to vote.
Emmeline and Richard wanted universal
suffrage.
They wanted to continue fighting for
women’s rights.
Emmeline and
Richard believed in equality for women.
When did all women over 21 get the vote?
In 1905
In 1914
In 1828
In 1928
At what age can people vote in Italy?
15
16
18
Emmeline went to prison (a) times in 1912.
Emmeline Pankhurst died in (a)
