Year 2 - History
Changes for women following Emily Davison's death
Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?
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Unit Summary
The stories of Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson help students understand when change has occurred in social justice. They learn about the diversity of those who fought for change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how some women were eventually allowed to vote in Britain.
Key Notes
- The year after Emily Davison died, a large war broke out and men in Britain had to go and fight.
- With the men gone, women had to take on their jobs; they showed how strong and capable they were.
- At the end of the war, people appreciated how much women had done while the men were away.
- They also remembered how brave suffragettes like Emily Davison were.
- As a result, it was decided that some women should be allowed to vote.
Vocabulary To Learn
- First World War: the First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved countries from all over the world, including Britain
- vote: when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country
- factory: a factory is a big building full of machines for making things
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That certain jobs are for men only or women only.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
The year after Emily Davison died, a large war broke out and men in Britain had to go and fight. With the men gone, women had to take on their jobs; they showed how strong and capable they were.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'First World War'
the First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved countries from all over the world, including Britain.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: That certain jobs are for men only or women only. Correction: Just like during the war, anyone should be able to and can do any job.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the Suffragettes Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse Study Guide
- Emily Davison's early life and education Study Guide
- Emily Davison's funeral Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain Study Guide
- Stories from Emily Davison's activism Study Guide
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