Comic about Emmeline Pankhurst
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- Emmeline Pankhurst was born on July 15, 1858 in Manchester. Their parants defended women's right to vote. Despite attending school, she did not receive the same education as her brothers.
- My baby!!!
- She married in 1879 with Richard Pankhurst.
- I do!
- Christabel
- They had five children. One of them ended up dying.
- HenryFFrancis
- Adela
- Sylvia
- In 1903, Emmeline founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). His daughters Christabel and Syvie also participated. The foundation aimed to get the vote for women and more participation in politics. The participants of this foundation became known as suffragettes.
- we want to vote
- Pankhurst believed that the only way to get the message of the suffragettes would be with actions. They protested, interrupted political speeches, held on to gates. Sometimes, they were arrested by the police.
- Actions and not words!
- Votes for women!
- Emmeline Pankhurst died in 14 june 1928.In the same year, voting was allowed for women over the age of 21. This equalized the right to vote of men and women.
- Women can vote.
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