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Why was the struggle for the vote important today?

Year 8 • Citizenship
We've put the lessons in order helping you build on what you've learned before so it’s best to start with the first lesson of a unit.

Choose a lesson (6)

1
How have our political rights changed over time?
2
How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?
3
Which methods were most successful in the fight for female suffrage?
4
Why does voting matter?
5
Should 16- and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote in elections?
6
How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?