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2. What was the Angel of the House concept?

  • The belief that poltergeists linger in the halls.
  • The Victorian belief about the proper ordering of society: A woman's role was domestic; to create a loving and comfortable home where her husband and children would be well cared for and protected from the evils of the outside world.
  • The Victorian belief about the proper ordering of society: That women should not receive equal pay to men.
  • The Edwardian belief that women should stay at home and look after the children whilst the men went to work.

3. When was the Divorce and Matrimonial causes Act?

  • 1884
  • 1875
  • 1857
  • 1882

4. When was the Contagious Diseases act repealed?

  • 1870
  • 1886
  • 1883
  • 1881

5. Who led the campaign to repeal the Contagious Diseases act?

  • Josephine Butler
  • Emmeline Pankhurst
  • Caroline Norton
  • Mrs Jackson
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