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Building comprehension of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story' through rich discussions
Pupil outcome: I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. Key learning points: - Suffragettes were campaigning for the right for women to vote; this was something that was not permitted...
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Exploring legacy and the suffragette movement in 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'
Pupil outcome: I can explore the legacy of the suffragette movement and of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Key learning points: - On 2nd July 1928, all British women finally succeeded in achieving the right to vote. - Inequality is a...
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Courage: Elizabeth Eckford
Elizabeth Eckford's lone walk to Little Rock High School, amid fierce protests, became a symbol of courage in the fight against racial segregation.
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Emmeline Pankhurst in prison
Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the time she spent in prison and its effect upon her.
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Suffrage and WW1
Emmeline Pankhurst discusses the outbreak of war and women over 30 getting the vote.
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Protest, Action and Hunger Strike
Part of a series on women's suffrage, Emmeline Pankhurst describes the WSPU tactical intensification and hunger strike
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Women’s Franchise League (WFL)
Emmeline describes the inaugural meeting of the Women's Franchise League
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The Battle of the Sexes
Although half of Americans are female, women make up just 25% of Congress. In fact, women have been treated unfairly in America since day one – but what are the causes of that inequality and what are the effects?
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Emmeline Pankhurst and Winston Churchill
Emmeline Pankhurst talks about the WSPU opposition to the Liberal party and the defeat of Winston Churchill
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Emmeline Pankhurst and Keir Hardie
Emmeline talks about becoming friends with Keir Hardie and joining the Independent Labour Party
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Protest, Arrest and Prison
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the protest made by the WSPU after the suffrage bill was filibustered in 1905 and the arrest of Christabel and Emmiline Pankhurst.
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Bayard Rustin: Martin Luther King Jr's 'Out and Proud' Advisor
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the biggest protest America had ever seen. It culminated in Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. But the man who made it all possible, chief...
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Campaign of Arson 1912
Emmeline Pankhurst describes the escalation in militant tactics and some of the acts of arson undertaken to further the cause.
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Conciliation and violence
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the organisation of a conciliation committee and the violence experienced by suffragettes.
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Emmeline Pankhurst; becoming a suffragist
Emmeline Pankhurst introduces herself, her early life and some of the events that led her to be come a suffragette.
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Emily Wilding Davison
Emmeline Pankhurst explains who Emily Davison was, and what she did for the suffrage movement.
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Emmeline Pankhurst – woman registrar
Emmeline Pankhurst talks about her time as a woman registrar
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The Epsom Derby, 1913
Emmeline Pankhurst talks about death of Emily Wilding Davison at the Epsom Derby in 1913
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GI Jane: What I Loved About Serving in the Army
Selective Service may only apply to young men but more women than ever are entering the US military. Meet Lesley-Ann Crumpton, a former Captain in the US Military Police who will explain more about her life and what inspired her to do...
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The Manchester Workhouse
Emmeline Pankhurst describes a visit to the Manchester Workhouse and the effect it had upon her
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Mrs Pankhurst – marriage
Emmeline discusses marriage and her early life in the suffragist movement
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Nelly Bly: Breaking Barriers from Asylums to the Skies
We've all got our favourite YouTubers, right? But everyone with a channel has this Pennsylvian lady, Nellie Bly, to thank. You could say she was the world’s first blogger.
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1619: The Legacy of Slavery in America
1619 was a significant year in the history of America for better and for worse. In Jamestown, Virginia the first slaves were imported and sold. Meet Nikole Hannah-Jones; author of New York Times' "1619 Project" who will examine the...