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What significant legal recognition was granted to women on October 18, 1929?
What significant legal recognition was granted to women on October 18, 1929?
Women were excluded from all public offices before the British Privy Council's ruling.
Women were excluded from all public offices before the British Privy Council's ruling.
True
Name one of the Famous Five activists who advocated for women's rights.
Name one of the Famous Five activists who advocated for women's rights.
Irene Parlby
During World War II, women made up ____ of the workforce in the aircraft industry in Canada.
During World War II, women made up ____ of the workforce in the aircraft industry in Canada.
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Who was one of the leaders in the women's suffrage movement in Manitoba?
Who was one of the leaders in the women's suffrage movement in Manitoba?
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Manitoba was the last province in Canada to allow women to vote in provincial elections.
Manitoba was the last province in Canada to allow women to vote in provincial elections.
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In what year did Manitoba grant women the right to vote in provincial elections?
In what year did Manitoba grant women the right to vote in provincial elections?
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The phrase 'Women are persons in matters of pain and penalties, but are not persons in matters of _______' was declared by the British government.
The phrase 'Women are persons in matters of pain and penalties, but are not persons in matters of _______' was declared by the British government.
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Match the following notable figures with their contributions in the women's suffrage movement:
Match the following notable figures with their contributions in the women's suffrage movement:
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What was one tactic used by suffragists to achieve their goals?
What was one tactic used by suffragists to achieve their goals?
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The Military Act of 1917 allowed all women in Canada to vote.
The Military Act of 1917 allowed all women in Canada to vote.
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Which act declared that full rights and freedoms were granted to all persons in Canada in 1867?
Which act declared that full rights and freedoms were granted to all persons in Canada in 1867?
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Study Notes
Women's Suffrage Movement
- Women's suffrage debate spanned decades before WWI
- Manitoba, 1916: First province to allow women to vote in provincial elections
- Nellie McClung: Key leader in Manitoba's suffrage movement
- Diverse tactics: writing/lecturing, marching/lobbying, civil disobedience (picketing, hunger strikes)
Key Moments in Canadian Women's Suffrage
- Strong Manitoba movement: Early women's rights organizations
- 1917 Military Voters Act: Limited suffrage for some white British women (war widows, sons/husbands serving overseas)
- Robert Borden's promise of equal suffrage for women
- 1918: Federal suffrage extended to women (except Quebec)
- Quebec's delayed enfranchisement: Until 1940
- 1867 BNA Act: Implied ambiguity on "persons" status of women in rights and privileges
- 1916 Emily Murphy: First woman police magistrate in Alberta, paving the way for challenging perceptions
The Famous Five and Legal Battles
- Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Louise McKinney and others form the "Famous Five"
- 1917 Alberta supreme court decision: recognizing women as "persons."
- 1917 Emily Murphy attempts Senate candidacy
- 1927: Famous Five petition to the Canadian Supreme Court to define "persons," failed at first.
- 1929: British Privy Council ruling (Final ruling): Women are "persons," eligible for all public offices, including the Senate.
Women's Role during WWI and WWII
- World War I: Important contributions in munitions factories; led to first minimum wage for women.
- World War II: Massive influx into workforce (30% in Canadian aircraft industry), working in factories, offices, schools, and hospitals
- Homefront: Farms, Red Cross, military canteens, salvage drives.
- Military role: Home defense (rifle shooting/military drills); nurses in military.
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Explore the rich history of the women's suffrage movement in Canada, highlighting key figures, events, and legislation that shaped the fight for women's voting rights. This quiz will take you through the crucial moments from Manitoba's pioneering efforts to the eventual granting of federal suffrage in 1918. Test your knowledge on the diverse tactics employed and the famous leaders involved in this historic struggle.
