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The suffragettes were a group of women in the later part of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century who were lobbying for women to be allowed to vote. They were not the only group of women who were trying to do this, but the term suffragette is mainly used to denote a group of women who were more militant in there methods of protest and lobbying. They were active in the United Kingdom mostly, but also in Australia and New Zealand. There famous slogan was "Votes for Women!"
In the United States women who were lobbying for the right to vote used the term suffragist. Both terms come from the word suffrage which is the right to vote.
New Zealand was the first country in modern times to give women the right to vote; this happened in 1893. However, various countries and republics had allowed women to vote at various points in history which later was taken away.
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∙ 9y agoThe word 'suffrage' means the right to be able to vote in political elections. A suffragist advocated for the rights of women to vote.
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Why were the suffragettes not allowed to vote?
Suffragettes alone weren't allowed to vote, all women could not vote. Suffragettes were only women who were protesting the lack of the right to vote.
Who were the suffragetts?
The suffragettes were a group of women who campaigned for women to have a right to vote in elections. Some ladies handcuffed them self to the Houses of Parliament but ended up behind bars. Finally the suffragettes wish was granted and now thanks to the suffragettes women now are able to take part in the elections.They were a group of women in the early 1900s that campaigned for women's rights in Britain, often in a violent way. For example, Emily Davison threw herself underneath the King's horse at the 1913 derby.
What did the suffragettes do?
They were a group of women in the early 1900s that campaigned for womens rights in Britain
Why did the suffragettes force fed?
they got force fed in prison if they tried to kill starve them selves
Why did the Suffragettes not Gain Suffrage before World War 1?
Women did not gain the vote before the war because men thought that women would take over politically and gain more civil rights than men.
Who were the violent ones Suffragists or the Suffragettes?
The suffragettes were the violent campaigners.
What does the word suffragettes mean?
Suffragettes are women who demanded voting rights.
What is the Australian suffragettes?
the aussie suffragettes were a group of wemon wanting the right to vote
How did people join the suffragettes?
While there were societies and associationsof suffragettes, suffragettes were simply women who actively supported granting women the vote. To join was simply to do.
In what year did the suffragettes win their protest?
the year the suffragettes saw that there aim was acjieved was 1912 the year the suffragettes saw that there aim was acjieved was 1912
What are the release dates for The Suffragettes - 1913?
The Suffragettes - 1913 was released on: USA: 31 May 1913
What are the release dates for The Two Suffragettes - 1913?
The Two Suffragettes - 1913 was released on: USA: May 1913
What are the ratings and certificates for Suffragettes in the Bud - 1913?
Suffragettes in the Bud - 1913 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
Where can you find a list of Scottish suffragettes?
Is there a list of Scottish Suffragettes from Glasgow. Many thanks Deb Dickman
What campaign was more successful the suffragettes or miners and why?
The suffragettes because half the people alive are women, while just a small number are miners. Therefore the victory of the suffragettes was of benefit to more people.
Where did the suffragettes meet?
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Did the suffragettes kill anyone?
no
