Year 2 - History
Sophia Duleep Singh, the princess who fought for women to have the vote
Significant individuals: how did they change the world?
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Unit Summary
These stories of significant individuals from different periods help students understand when change has occurred due to individual agency. They learn about the diversity of those who have brought about change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how Sophia Duleep Singh fought for women's right to vote.
Key Notes
- Sophia Duleep Singh was a princess who chose to stand up for fairness instead of living a quiet royal life.
- She joined the Suffragettes, a group of brave women fighting for women to have the right to vote in Britain.
- Sophia helped the movement by marching, speaking out, and selling Suffragette newspapers across London.
- She took risks for fairness, even when some people disapproved, because she believed women deserved a voice.
- Her actions helped change the law so that women could vote, leaving a legacy of courage that inspires people today.
Vocabulary To Learn
- vote: when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country
- fairness: treating people equally and making sure everyone has the same chances
- Suffragettes: a group of people who wanted women to have the right to vote in Britain
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some pupils may think that Sophia won women the vote all by herself.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Sophia Duleep Singh was a princess who chose to stand up for fairness instead of living a quiet royal life. She joined the Suffragettes, a group of brave women fighting for women to have the right to vote in Britain.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'vote'
when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some pupils may think that Sophia won women the vote all by herself. Correction: Remind pupils that many brave women worked together for many years to win the right to vote, and Sophia was just one important part of that team.
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