1. Why were women in Britain given the vote in 1918?
Summary

2. Changing Attitudes Extension of the vote for working class men
Support of some Liberal and Labour MPs
Slow improvements in law and education
Women allowed to vote e.g. for local councils
Other countries granted women the vote e.g. New Zealand

3. Suffragist Campaign
Support for votes for women became popular across Britain
Respect – campaigned peacefully
Support of growing number of MPs
NUWSS founded in 1897
Steady growth in membership

4. Suffragette Campaign WSPU founded in 1903 Put pressure on government
Mainly middle class – some working class support
Varied tactics – gained publicity
But militant tactics had a negative response

5. World War One Campaigns suspended when war broke out in 1914
Women’s war work important – gained respect
Women had volunteered
Support grew in government
Further extension of votes for men led to discussion of votes for women

6. Conclusion Slow change in attitudes in Britain for a range of reasons
Importance of Suffragist campaign
Importance of Suffragette campaign
Importance of World War One