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Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

How did the Suffragettes campaign after 1910?

  1. By smashing windows and street lamps

  2. By setting fire to post boxes

  3. By cutting telephone wires

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

After 1910, the WSPU (Suffragettes) adopted more militant tactics, including property damage, arson, and sabotage to draw attention to their cause.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

How Suffragists campaigned?

  1. By writing letters to MPs and newspapers

  2. By organizing petitions and printing leaflets

  3. By holding meetings and marches

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Suffragists (the NUWSS) focused on peaceful, constitutional methods such as lobbying, petitions, and public meetings to advocate for the vote.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

What were the reasons for the failure of the Poor Law system?

  1. Attitudes of the poor

  2. Growth of towns

  3. Changes in the countryside

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Old Poor Law was criticized for being unable to handle the social pressures caused by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and changing agricultural practices.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

How did the Suffragettes initially campaign?

  1. By chaining themselves to the railing

  2. By chalking slogans on pavements

  3. By creating photographic opportunities such as the bus parade

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Early Suffragette campaigns were designed to be highly visible and disruptive, using stunts like chaining themselves to railings or public parades to gain media attention.

Multiple choice history why did people want to vote? age of protest and law & order impact of industrial revolution democratic and nationalist revolutions in europe

In the reign of _______, the 1605 Poor Law made each parish responsible for its poor people.

  1. Elizabeth I

  2. Elizabeth II

  3. Margaret Tudor

  4. Mary II
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Early in her reign, Elizabeth I also passed laws directly aimed at providing relief for the poor. For example, in 1563, her Act for the Relief of the Poor required all parish residents with the ability to contribute to poor collections. Those who "of his or their forward willful mind shall obstinately refuse to give weekly to the relief of the poor according to his or their abilities" could be bound over to justices of the peace and fined £10. The Poor Relief Act 1601 (43 Eliz 1 c 2) was an Act of the Parliament of England. The Act for the Relief of the Poor 1601, popularly known as the Elizabethan Poor Law, "43rd Elizabeth" or the Old Poor Law was passed in 1601 and created a poor law system for England and Wales. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scots from 1503 until 1513 by marriage to James IV of Scotland and then, after her husband died fighting the English, she became regent for their son James V of Scotland from 1513 until 1515. Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband, King William III & II, from 1689 until her death. Since none of them were rulers in 1605, these are incorrect.