Conciliation and violence

The transcript details the efforts of Free Brailsford in organizing a conciliation committee for women's suffrage, supported by 54 MPs. Despite suspending militant tactics during bill negotiations, the bill failed, leading to a protest on November 18, 1910, known as Black Friday, where police violently attacked women protesters. The struggle continued, and in 1912, Brailsford was arrested and imprisoned for window breaking.

What was the main goal of the conciliation committee organized by Free Brailsford?

• To support women's healthcare

• To promote women's education

• To achieve voting rights for women

• To improve working conditions for women

What was the outcome of the conciliation bill that led to the suspension of militant actions?

• It was partially accepted

• It was postponed

• It was rejected

• It was passed successfully

What significant event occurred on November 18, 1910, involving 300 women?

• A peaceful march

• A successful negotiation

• A public speech

• A violent protest

Who was believed to have directed the police actions during the Black Friday protest?

• David Lloyd George

• Herbert Asquith

• Winston Churchill

• Ramsay MacDonald

What happened to activists in 1912 when the second conciliation bill was failing?

• They were ignored by the authorities

• They were given government positions

• They were arrested and imprisoned

• They were granted voting rights