Suffragettes and Suffragists

Suffragettes and Women's Rights Bundle

This bundle has been designed to meet the National Curriculum requirements at Key Stage 3 History for women’s suffrage as part of the theme, ’challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day.’ It can however be used as a springboard for teaching at GCSE, particularly if you are teaching AQA Power and the People or OCR Explaining the Modern World. Each year I cannot wait to teach this fascinating topic. It also never fails to ignite the excitement and interest of the students studying this part of history. From the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the controversy of universal suffrage and the franchise, this bundle of lessons addresses how women have been treated throughout society. It focuses on the 19th Century and the questionable suicide of Emily Davison to the militant actions of the Suffragettes including the Cat and Mouse Act, the use of Propaganda and their involvement in World War 1. Moreover this bundle addresses key historical skills. How did World War 1 show change and continuity for women? How different were the lives of Medieval and Renaissance women? What were the causes and consequences of the industrial revolution on universal suffrage? What were the similarities and differences in the actions of the Suffragists of Millicent Fawcett and Suffragette 'Deeds not words' of Emmeline Pankhurst? What was significant about the imprisonment of the Suffragettes and force feeding or the death of Emily Davison? These skills are addressed in each of the lessons and allow students to be able to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and be able to create their own structured accounts and written narratives. The lessons are as follows: L1 Medieval women L2 Renaissance women L3 Dying for the vote (free lesson) L4 An introduction to the Suffragettes L5 Suffragists and Suffragettes L6 Emily Davison – martyr or fool? L7 Propaganda and the Cat and Mouse Act of 1913 L8 The impact of World War 1 on women’s rights L9 The Roaring Twenties L10 How far have women gained equality? (+ Key Word History Display) Each resource comes PowerPoint format if there is a wish to adapt and change. I have also included suggested teaching strategies to deliver the lesson and there are differentiated materials included.