RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
WOMENS SUFFRAGE
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Question
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The public became more sympathetic to the suffragettes.
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The public was indifferent to the plight of the suffragettes.
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The public was not aware of how the suffragettes were treated.
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The public showed little sympathy for the suffragettes.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The militants, labelled suffragettes by the media, reacted with violent protests attacking politicians and smashing windows. This alienated some moderate supporters of their cause. Many suffragettes were sent to prison and went on hunger strike.
Detailed explanation-2: -2: Suffragettes were forcibly fed by prison authorities Very soon, the authorities decided to introduce forcible feeding of hunger striking prisoners. This involved prison warders, wardresses and medical staff restraining the prisoner while forcing a rubber tube into their mouth or nose.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the late 19th and early 20th century, the majority of men opposed the idea of allowing women to vote, and anti-suffrage cartoons depicted suffragists as ugly, scolding shrews set on emasculating mankind.
Detailed explanation-4: -They lobbied politicians, staged demonstrations, marches and petitions and campaigned to get the support of the public for the cause. In 1903, Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst formed the Women’s Social and Political Union.