Year 2 - History
Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse
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 the events that took place at Epsom Racecourse in 1913.
Key Notes
- On the 4th of June 1913, a tragedy occurred at Epsom Racecourse.
- A woman called Emily Davison ran out onto the course during a big horse race called the Epsom Derby.
- Emily ran out onto the course because she was fighting for a change to take place in Britain.
- She was knocked over by the King's horse and died from her injuries.
Vocabulary To Learn
- tragedy: a tragedy is an extremely sad event or situation
- vote: when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that Emily Davison died on the day of the Epsom Derby.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
On the 4th of June 1913, a tragedy occurred at Epsom Racecourse. A woman called Emily Davison ran out onto the course during a big horse race called the Epsom Derby.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'tragedy'
a tragedy is an extremely sad event or situation.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that Emily Davison died on the day of the Epsom Derby. Correction: Emily Davison died four days after the race at Epsom, on the 8th of June 1913.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Changes for women following Emily Davison's death Study Guide
- Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the Suffragettes 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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