Democracy and votes for women
Learn Democracy and votes for women for Years 7–9 pupils (ages 11–14). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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In 1800 only a small minority of men could vote. A series of Reform Acts through the 1800s gradually widened the franchise.
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Suffragists campaigned peacefully through petitions and lobbying; suffragettes used militant tactics including protest, damage and hunger strikes.
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What was the main difference between suffragists and suffragettes?
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In 1918 women over 30 meeting a property qualification got the vote. Equal voting rights at 21 came in 1928.
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Historians debate how much militancy helped. Some argue it kept the issue visible; others that it alienated support and that women's war work was more decisive.
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When did women get the vote on equal terms with men?
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Why is "women got the vote in 1918" incomplete?
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Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.