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Women's suffrage: why did it take so long for women to get the vote in Britain?

Lessons (6)

    The position of women in the early twentieth century

    I can explain why women were unable to vote at the beginning of the 20th century, despite their contributions to political movements.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Campaigns for women's suffrage

    I can explain the peaceful tactics of the early suffrage movement and how it was brought together by Fawcett to form the NUWSS.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The suffragettes

    I can explain why some women were frustrated at the lack of progress of the NUWSS and why the more radical WSPU was formed.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The government's response to the suffragettes

    I can explain why the WSPU employed increasingly violent tactics and why they had little response or sympathy from government.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The contribution of women during WW1

    I can explain that women's contributions during the First World War were a crucial turning point in the campaign for women's suffrage.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Why it took so long for women to get the vote in Britain

    I can explain why it took so long for women to get the vote in Britain.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

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