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British women had few legal rights.
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Emmeline was arrested twice for protesting at parliament.
She is best remembered for her militant action. -
Womens took the drastic step of going on hunger strike
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A committee was formed by a group of MP’s who wanted to give the women the vote.
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Emmeline led a protest at the parliament.
The police response was brutal. -
Similar demonstrations happened which led to 150 arrests.
Emmeline’s sister died from her injuries. -
WSPU intensified the struggle by attacking private property.
Emmeline was arrested for smashing the Prime Minister’s window.
She was jailed for two months and she was found guilty of law conspiracy. -
The government dropped its manhood suffrage bill. Emmeline declared war.
Cat and mouse act- this law allowed hunger strikers to be released when they became ill and rearrested when they were better. -
Emmeline was again arrested for trying to give a petition to the king.
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The First World War broke out.
All suffragettes were released and were employed in offices and others. -
Women over 30 and who met various other requirements could now vote.
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Women were granted suffrage on equal terms to men.
Emmeline died this year.
