Women's Suffrage Movement

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Why did Prime Minister Herbert Asquith praise women?

Women aided in the war in the most effective way.

What did opponents in Parliament use to argue against women getting the vote?

They used the terrorist actions of the suffragettes to their advantage in debate.

What was depicted on the 50p coin from 2003 related to the suffragette campaign?

A suffragette chained to a railing and a WSPU banner

How did the suffragette support change in the years leading up to the First World War?

Suffragette support grew significantly in the years leading up to the First World War, becoming a formidable force that could no longer be dismissed as a fringe movement. Signup and view all the answers

Summarise the view of the writer of Interpretation J.

The writer of Interpretation J emphasizes the bravery and resilience of the suffragettes in the face of mistreatment and opposition, highlighting the impact of their sacrifices on public opinion. Signup and view all the answers

Summarise the view of the writer of Interpretation K.

The writer of Interpretation K emphasizes the escalating conflict between the militant suffragettes and the Parliament, illustrating a cycle of violence and resistance. Signup and view all the answers