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Q: Why were the suffragettes called political prisoners?
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What action did the suffragettes take?

The Emily Pankhurst Found Group Called Women's Social And Political Union


What do you call a camp for political prisoners?

Camps for political prisoners have been called a detention center, a concentration camp, prisoner of war camp, labor camp, or gulag.


What were members of the Women's Social and Political Union called?

This group fought for Women's suffrage, or the right to vote, in England. Women who fought for their right to vote were called suffragettes.


People who fought for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment were called?

They were called suffragettes. == == == ==


What were women who supported the right to vote called?

In Britain they were Suffragettes, led by Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst & her daughters, Sylvia & Christobel.


When was Assistance Association for Political Prisoners created?

Assistance Association for Political Prisoners was created in 2000.


When was Political Prisoners Movement of Tibet created?

Political Prisoners Movement of Tibet was created in 1991.


Why is emmeline Pankhurst important to the suffragettes?

Emmiline Pankhurst and her daughter co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union or WSPU in 1903. The union later became the Suffragettes and Pankhurst wasÊone of the driving forces of the movement.


What has the author Mirta Macedo written?

Mirta Macedo has written: 'Tiempos de ida, tiempos de vuelta' -- subject(s): Biography, Political prisoners, Torture victims, Women political prisoners 'Atando los tiempos' -- subject(s): Biography, Political prisoners, Women political prisoners


How many political prisoners died during the Holocaust?

Around 200,000 political prisoners were systematically murdered during the Holocaust.


What kind of prisoners were sent to devil island?

Political prisoners were sent to Devils's Island.


Were the suffragettes organized?

Yes, the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) played a key part in organising their campaigns.