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Protest at the parliament
Emmeline Pankhurst arrested twice for initiating the protest. -
Hunger strikes
Arrested women went on hunger strikes to be considered political prisoners.The government then allowed prison staff to force feed the suffragettes. -
MPs create a committee
Members of the Parliament who wanted to give women the right to vote created a committee. -
Protest at the Parliament
Protest led by Emmeline. The police responded brutally. -
Other protest
Similar to the Nov. 10th one, over 150 people were arrested and Emmeline’s sister died from her injuries not long after. -
WSPU start attacking private property
Emmeline was arrested for smashing the prime minister’s windows in Downing Street. -
Government drops the Manhood Suffrage Bill
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Emmeline gets arrested for trying to give a petition to the King
3 months after, WW1 begins -
Female suffrage added to the new Act
Representation of the People Act includes female suffrage for the 1st time. -
Women are granted suffrage on equal terms to men.
Emmeline passed away that year.