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The Women's Suffrage Movement: History and Tactics

The suffragette movement UK was a pivotal campaign for women's voting rights, led by two main organizations: the peaceful National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) and the militant Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). These groups employed different tactics to achieve women's suffrage, ultimately succeeding in 1918.

• The NUWSS, led by Millicent Fawcett, focused on peaceful demonstrations and had over 100,000 members
• The WSPU, founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, used militant tactics including property destruction and hunger strikes
• Both organizations contributed significantly to what the suffragettes achieved: women's right to vote in 1918
• World War I played a crucial role in advancing women's suffrage through their wartime contributions

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Campaign Tactics and Achievement of Women's Suffrage

The suffragists vs suffragettes employed contrasting suffragette campaign tactics. The NUWSS focused on peaceful demonstrations, including petition signing and organized marches. A notable example was the 1907 "Mud March" in London, where over 3,000 women participated despite poor weather conditions.

Highlight: The NUWSS maintained over 400 branches nationwide, demonstrating their extensive organizational network.

The WSPU became known for their militant tactics, including:

  • Window smashing
  • Hunger strikes while imprisoned
  • Bombing and burning buildings
  • Art destruction
  • Strategic propaganda campaigns

Example: Emily Davison became a martyr for the cause when she threw herself in front of a horse.

Women finally gained voting rights in 1918, attributed to several factors:

  • Their significant contributions during World War I
  • Support from Prime Minister David Lloyd George
  • MPs' positive response to reduced militant activity
  • Increased presence of supportive Labour MPs
  • Fear of renewed violence post-war

Vocabulary: Militant tactics refers to aggressive or violent methods used to achieve political goals.

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Campaign Tactics and Achievement of Women's Suffrage

The suffragists vs suffragettes employed contrasting suffragette campaign tactics. The NUWSS focused on peaceful demonstrations, including petition signing and organized marches. A notable example was the 1907 "Mud March" in London, where over 3,000 women participated despite poor weather conditions.

Highlight: The NUWSS maintained over 400 branches nationwide, demonstrating their extensive organizational network.

The WSPU became known for their militant tactics, including:

  • Window smashing
  • Hunger strikes while imprisoned
  • Bombing and burning buildings
  • Art destruction
  • Strategic propaganda campaigns

Example: Emily Davison became a martyr for the cause when she threw herself in front of a horse.

Women finally gained voting rights in 1918, attributed to several factors:

  • Their significant contributions during World War I
  • Support from Prime Minister David Lloyd George
  • MPs' positive response to reduced militant activity
  • Increased presence of supportive Labour MPs
  • Fear of renewed violence post-war

Vocabulary: Militant tactics refers to aggressive or violent methods used to achieve political goals.

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The Formation and Structure of Suffrage Organizations

The early suffrage movement saw the emergence of two distinct organizations with different approaches to achieving women's voting rights. The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) was established in 1867, with various women's organizations uniting under its banner in 1897. Under the presidency of Millicent Fawcett, it grew to include over 100,000 members from predominantly middle-class backgrounds.

Definition: Suffrage movement refers to the campaign to extend voting rights to more people, particularly women.

Highlight: The NUWSS was unique in allowing male members to join their cause, demonstrating their inclusive approach.

The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) was formed in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Christabel and Sylvia. This organization restricted membership to women only and attracted primarily upper-class supporters from across the country.

Quote: The WSPU's motto was "Deeds not words," reflecting their more aggressive approach to achieving women's suffrage.

Example: The first instance of militant action occurred in 1905 when Christabel Pankhurst and Annie Kenney disrupted a Liberal Party meeting.

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