Women's Suffrage in Australia

The video explores the evolution of women's rights in the 19th century, focusing on Queen Victoria's reign and the challenges women faced. It highlights South Australia's progressive steps towards women's suffrage, including the formation of the Women's Suffrage League and the eventual granting of voting rights to women. The narrative also touches on the global context of women's suffrage and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.

During Queen Victoria's reign, what was her stance on women's rights?

• She was a strong supporter of women's rights.

• She was indifferent to women's rights.

• She opposed women's rights.

• She actively campaigned for women's suffrage.

Which Australian colony was the most progressive in terms of women's rights in the 19th century?

• Queensland

• South Australia

• Victoria

• New South Wales

What was the purpose of the Social Purity Society established in 1882?

• To support women's employment

• To advocate for women's suffrage

• To stop the exploitation of young girls

• To promote women's education

Who introduced a bill in 1886 to grant unmarried women with property the colonial vote?

• Mary Lee

• Edward Stirling

• David Gaunson

• Robert Caldwell

What was the Women's Suffrage League's main goal?

• To improve women's employment conditions

• To support women's health initiatives

• To secure voting rights for women

• To promote women's education

Which country granted women the vote in 1893, influencing South Australia?

• Canada

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

• United States

What was the unexpected outcome of the South Australian bill granting women the vote?

• Women could also be elected as MPs

• Women were excluded from being MPs

• The bill was rejected

• The bill was delayed for several years

Which state was the last in Australia to extend the franchise to women?

• Tasmania

• Queensland

• Victoria

• New South Wales

Who was the first female MP in Australia, elected in 1921?

• Queen Victoria

• Lady Mary Colton

• Edith Cowan

• Mary Lee

What was David Gaunson's opinion on women wanting the vote?

• He believed they should focus on domestic duties

• He was indifferent to their demands

• He supported their right to vote

• He thought they were intellectually superior