The relationship between Government responses and changes to the campaigns, 1910–1914 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What were Private Members' Bills in the 1900s?
What were Private Members' Bills in the 1900s?
Bills proposed by MPs on issues important to them
How many MPs voted FOR suffrage in the 1908 Private Members' Bill?
How many MPs voted FOR suffrage in the 1908 Private Members' Bill?
269
Why did the Liberal government not support women's suffrage despite the 1908 votes?
Why did the Liberal government not support women's suffrage despite the 1908 votes?
Feared it would disadvantage them in elections
What did the government do in 1910 regarding suffrage bills?
What did the government do in 1910 regarding suffrage bills?
Refused to hear any more Private Members' Bills
How many MPs voted AGAINST suffrage in 1912?
How many MPs voted AGAINST suffrage in 1912?
222
What violent tactics did suffragettes use between 1908-1912?
What violent tactics did suffragettes use between 1908-1912?
Property damage, cut wires, vandalism, assaults
Why did suffragettes go on hunger strikes in prison?
Why did suffragettes go on hunger strikes in prison?
To gain same rights as political prisoners
How did the government use force feeding?
How did the government use force feeding?
Pipe forced up nose into stomach for liquid food
When did Emily Wilding Davison throw herself in front of the King's horse?
When did Emily Wilding Davison throw herself in front of the King's horse?
June 1913
In 1918, which women were granted the vote?
In 1918, which women were granted the vote?
Those over the age of 30