Year 2 - History
Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison
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 explain why Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson's stories are similar.
Key Notes
- Despite living some time apart, both Emily and Paul's stories are similar.
- They were both angry about something that affected them and other people in Britain.
- They both fought for equality.
- They were both prepared to go to prison for what they believed and to try and get things changed.
- They are both recognised today as brave people who helped to change Britain.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Suffragettes: the Suffragettes were a group of people who wanted women to have the right to vote in Britain
- arrested: when someone is arrested, they are taken away by the police because they have broken the law
- equality: equality means when everyone is treated fairly and in the same way
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson were fighting for the same thing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Despite living some time apart, both Emily and Paul's stories are similar. They were both angry about something that affected them and other people in Britain.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Suffragettes'
the Suffragettes were a group of people who wanted women to have the right to vote in Britain.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson were fighting for the same thing. Correction: Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson were fighting for different change to happen in Britain at different times, around 50 years apart.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Changes for women following Emily Davison's death 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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