How can we best tell the story of Britain's journey to democracy?

In this lesson, we will compare the three stories we have looked at so far about Britain's journey to democracy and consider why different stories have developed around Britain's journey to democracy.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of the following was a Suffragette leader?

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Q2.How did the Suffragettes try to gain attention for their cause?

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Q3.Some women were given the right to vote immediately after which war?

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Q4.What did suffragettes encourage women to do between 1914 and 1918?

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Q5.In which year did British women get the same voting rights as men?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the following was a Suffragette leader?

1/5

Q2.How did the Suffragettes try to gain attention for their cause?

2/5

Q3.Some women were given the right to vote immediately after which war?

3/5

Q4.What did suffragettes encourage women to do between 1914 and 1918?

4/5

Q5.In which year did British women get the same voting rights as men?

5/5

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End of lesson quiz

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Q1.Which of the following best describes 'democracy'?

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Q2.In which year did British women get the same voting rights as men?

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Q3.Which story to democracy emphasises laws passed by parliament and gradual progress?

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Q4.Which story to democracy relies on the autobiographies of campaigners as an important primary source?

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Q5.Which story to democracy focuses on the actions of the Chartists?

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End of lesson quiz

See if you can answer these questions based on what you have learnt today.

Q1.Which of the following best describes 'democracy'?

1/5

Q2.In which year did British women get the same voting rights as men?

2/5

Q3.Which story to democracy emphasises laws passed by parliament and gradual progress?

3/5

Q4.Which story to democracy relies on the autobiographies of campaigners as an important primary source?

4/5

Q5.Which story to democracy focuses on the actions of the Chartists?

5/5

Lesson summary: How can we best tell the story of Britain's journey to democracy?

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