History The Suffragette Movement Questions
The suffragettes faced various consequences for their acts of protest. They were often arrested, imprisoned, and subjected to harsh treatment while in jail. Many suffragettes went on hunger strikes while in prison, leading to force-feeding, which caused physical and emotional trauma. They also faced public ridicule, social ostracism, and loss of employment. Despite these consequences, the suffragettes' actions ultimately contributed to the advancement of women's suffrage.