7 Questions
Why did the suffragettes lose many supporters during their campaign?
The increase in violence meant that the suffragettes lost many supporters who did not want to be associated with destructive and dangerous tactics.
What was Prime Minister Asquith's stance on giving votes to women?
Prime Minister Asquith was personally against votes for women.
What opportunities did women get during the First World War?
They got the chance to fill in for men and do jobs they had never done before, such as bus drivers, police officers, mechanics, road menders, munitions factory workers, nurses, and ambulance drivers.
Who was the first woman elected as a British MP in 1918?
Constance Markievicz
What was the significance of the work done by women during the war?
The work done by women during the war was vital, and it led to a change in the law regarding voting rights for women.
Describe all the changes that parliament made the voting laws in 1918
Parliament gave all men over 21 the right to vote. All women over 30 were also given the right to vote, but only if they owned their own property or were married to a man who did.
When did women finally achieve the same voting rights as men?
In 1928, Parliament reduced the voting age for women to 21, regardless of whether they owned property or were married. Finally, women had the same voting rights as men.
Test your knowledge about the suffragette campaign and women's voting rights in the early 20th century. Learn about the challenges faced by women in their fight for the right to vote.
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