If you head to the polling station as a matter of course today, it is easy to forget the dramatic struggles that preceded women’s right to vote. In this British history quiz about the Suffragettes and their fight for women’s suffrage, you will dive deep into the early 20th-century era to see if you truly know the details of this radical movement. Amongst other things, we ask you: in which country did the Suffragette movement first emerge? At the time, this nation was considered the industrial and political heart of the world, so the answer should be clear.
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Do you know what the moderate campaigners for women’s votes were called? This question in our British history quiz separates the wheat from the chaff, as the entire movement is often lumped together. However, there were deep divisions regarding the best way to achieve their goal. While some favoured radical action, others relied on diplomacy, lobbying, and peaceful organised parades. Do you know the specific name of this moderate group?
We also want to know: who founded the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) in Manchester on 10 October 1903? This question requires you to name one of the most charismatic and controversial figures of the era. Having had enough of politicians’ empty promises, she decided to take the struggle to a militant level. Her family became synonymous with the resistance, and her name adorns monuments today. Are you familiar with her?
A short, pithy slogan from these radical activists made it unmistakably clear that the time for polite pleas and patient debate was over. What was the motto of the Suffragette movement? These few words were embroidered on banners, shouted in prison cells, and chanted at mass rallies. They summed up the frustration of an entire generation prepared to face imprisonment for their beliefs. Look at the four possible answers—the correct solution should be easy for you.
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09. February 26, 11:00 – Ines Walk
