Suffragettes vs Suffragists

Suffragettes vs. Suffragists

Suffragettes

• Formed in 1903 by Emmeline Pankhurst  as a sub division of the NUWSS. 
• Aim: Gain women's suffrage on equal terms with men- but prepared to use militant action as a result of frustation with the lack of progress of the NUWSS e.g. smashing windows. 
• Radicals ''Deeds not Words'' 
• In 1913, they had 2000 members 
• From 1906 they became more radical to put pressure on the Liberal government e.g.... 
• They bombed DLG's house 
• Set fire to post boxes 
• 1913 Derby- Emily Davidson jumped in front of the King's horse and was killed in order to…