Year 2 - History
Emily Davison's early life and education
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 Emily Davison's early life and education.
Key Notes
- Emily Davison was born in South East London in 1872.
- When she was eight years old, one of her sisters died from a deadly disease, diphtheria.
- Emily loved reading so much that she went on to study literature at university.
- She did well in her studies and got such high marks that she should have received a degree.
- However, as a woman, Emily was not allowed to get a degree.
Vocabulary To Learn
- diphtheria: diphtheria was a common childhood disease in Victorian England which affected the throat or skin
- literature: literature is written work such as stories, poems and plays
- degree: a degree is a certificate to show someone has completed studying a subject at university
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that women were not allowed to go to university at all in Victorian Britain.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Emily Davison was born in South East London in 1872. When she was eight years old, one of her sisters died from a deadly disease, diphtheria.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'diphtheria'
diphtheria was a common childhood disease in Victorian England which affected the throat or skin.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that women were not allowed to go to university at all in Victorian Britain. Correction: Women were allowed to study at university, work very hard and take all of the same exams as men, but they were not allowed the degree at the end of it.
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 and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse 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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