Why Women Got The Vote
Effective discussion with our classmates. Lesson Aim: today we will be able to explain why women finally got the vote. Success Criteria: Effective discussion with our classmates. Organising information in diagram form. Using information to reach a conclusion. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/suffragettes-the-battle-for-the-vote-for-women/7173.html
Think – Consider the question above for thirty seconds. Why do you think women ended up getting the vote in 1918? Think – Consider the question above for thirty seconds. Pair – Share your thoughts on the question with your shoulder partner. Share – Now discuss your paired thoughts with the class.
During WW1 all suffragette/suffragist activity stopped and women instead threw themselves into the war effort. In 1917 the House of Commons voted by 385-55 that women should have the vote. In February 1918 the Bill became law The 1918 Reform Act was passed Female householders over the age of 30 could have the vote & become MPs (all men over 21 were given the vote) 8.1 million women got the vote, 40% if electorate.
Why did women get the vote? Think about what you’ve learnt over the last few lessons…now you will make a diagram on this question. Why did women get the vote? Suffragette Campaign? Impact of WWI Suffragist Campaign? Positives ? Positives? Negatives ? Positives ? Negatives ?
Why did women get the vote? You should think about: How the suffragists may have helped/hindered How the suffragettes may have helped /hindered How women’s war work may have helped get the vote. Any other factors?
Why did women get the vote? Using your diagram to help you write a paragraph on this question!
Lesson Aim: today we will be able to explain why women finally got the vote. 1 - I fully met today’s aim. 2 - I semi met today’s aim 3 - I have not fully met today’s aim and require more information.