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Legal Rights
From 1839 to 1886, married women recieved more legal rights. They couldn't vote in general elections though. -
The Formation of NUWSS
When the local suffarage societies came together, a large society named "National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies" was created. 500 local branches was created. -
Direct Actions Made by Suffragettes
The campaign became more intense and action was starting to develop. Edith New chained herself to the railings and she was arrested. Suffragettes also threw stones through the windows of the Prime Minister's home. -
Imprisonment: A Reason to Support the Opponents
Many suffragettes were imprisoned because of their actions. The issue became popular but the actions that leaded to imprisonment helped the opponent support their reason towards rejecting women's suffrage. -
Suspension of the Campaigns
When war started, the suffrage campaigns were suspended. Mrs. Pankhurst demanded for women to be allowed to work at munition factories. -
Desperation for Workers
The shortage of engineering workers were increasingly high, the demands for munitions and supplies as well as men needed at the Front didn't decrease. This gave women a chance to work at munitions factories. At the end of war, approximately 800 million women worked at engineering industries. -
The Founding of WAAC
The first women's army unit was created, which was called the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Women were not directly sent to the front line, but were involved in medical stations as nurses. -
The Initiation of the Representation of the People Act
The Representation of the People Act became the law in 1918. Males aged over 21 were eligible to vote, women over the age of 30 and women over 21 who were householders or married to a householder was eligible to vote; which is a total of 9 million women. -
Full Voting Rights for Women
In 1928, women were granted full voting rights.