Why were the CDAs repealed?

Why were the CDAs repealed? 

Formation of the Ladies National Association for the Repeal of the CDAs

• 1869 after the passage of the third act the association was formed by Elizabeth Wolstenhome 
• 120 women signed a protest against the acts in 1869 
• Number increased to 2,000 by 1870 
• However at first gov just ignored the Association 
• Many women were not allowed to lobby due to thei sex 

The Role of Elizabeth Wolstenhome 

• Founded the LNA 
• She spoke around the country from 1869 
• Convinced Josephine Butler to the movement 
• However she was far too radical, publically opposed marraige 
• Also refused to invite Nightingale or feminist thinker Harriet Matieu to the movement, significantly…