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Starter: Let’s recap what we know… Starter: Let’s start with a 3 -2 -1 activity! Working with a partner, write down the answer to the 3 -2 -1 in your books. 5 Mins …actions the suffragettes used. …reasons why they used these methods …reason why you think these actions were a good and bad idea.

Starter: Time to think… 5 Mins Starter: What is a Martyr? Use the images to help. Martyr: A person who dies for a cause or because of their beliefs. Jesus on the Cross Thomas Becket being murdered in the Cathedral Iron Man with the Infinity Gauntlet A protestant burning

Starter: And today’s learning is… Today we are studying the actions of Emily Davison, a very militant Suffragette. Discussion Task: Watch this video which is from the 1913 Derby at Epsom in which King George V’s horse, Anmer, was racing in front of 500, 000 people. - What happened - Why do you think this happened? 5 Mins

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or troublemaker? Some will evaluate whether Emily Davison died to be a martyr or was just trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against a viewpoint. All will describe the events at the Epsom Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Today, we are going to find out Emily Davison who died for her cause. But we will need to decide whether or not she intended to die, whether it had an effect, and whether this makes her a martyr.

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or a troublemaker? Who Was Emily Davison? • • Emily Wilding Davison studied at Royal Holloway College and Oxford University, although women were not allowed to take degrees at that time so she couldn’t graduate. She was frequently arrested for causing public disturbances, assaulting politicians, and burning post boxes. She spent many short periods in jail. In 1909, she was sentenced to a month's hard labour in Strangeways Prison in Manchester after throwing rocks at the carriage of Chancellor David Lloyd George. She attempted to starve herself. A prison guard, angered by Davison's blockading herself in her cell, forced a hose into the room and nearly filled it with water. Eventually, however, the door was broken down, and she was freed. She had also tried to commit suicide by jumping from a prison balcony (caught by the wire netting) and by throwing herself down the prison stairs. “The surrender of Life itself is the supreme consummation of sacrifice, than which none can be higher or greater. To lay down life for friends, that is glorious, selfless, inspiring!” Task: Is this someone the police should be concerned about? Explain your reasons. Some will evaluate whether ED died a martyr or was trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against. All will describe the events at the Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Key Words: Emily Davison Martyr Militant Derby Suicide Suffragettes

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or a troublemaker? Emily Davison’s Funeral Emily Davison died a skull fracture and internal injuries. Her funeral is attended by thousands of women and tens of thousands lined the streets of London as her coffin passed by.

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or a troublemaker? Task 1: Use these pieces of information to help you write 2 -3 sentences about what happened: • • • Date: 4 th June 1913 Event: The Derby Racecourse: Epsom, UK Part of the course: Tattenham Corner Age of woman: 40, Emily Wilding Davison Horse: Anmer (recovered) Owner: King George V Jockey: Herbert Jones (minor injuries) Emily Davison: died in hospital 4 days later Was it on Purpose? Some will evaluate whether ED died a martyr or was trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against. All will describe the events at the Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Key Words: Task 2: Based on what you know so far, do you think Emily Davison meant to commit suicide? Write 23 sentences explaining your decision with evidence. Emily Davison Martyr Militant Derby Suicide Suffragettes

Now, you guys are going to become history detectives! We know how Emily died…but many opinions differ about whether she meant to kill herself or not! Go on to the next slide when you are ready!

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or a troublemaker? Emily Davison Investigation Task 1: Using the Information Handout, study all sources: She Tried to Kill Herself She Didn’t Try to Kill Herself 1) Find evidence that Davison was trying to kill herself 2) Find evidence that Davison was not planning to kill herself. You could use bullet points or a table with 2 columns. Some will evaluate whether ED died a martyr or was trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against. All will describe the events at the Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Key Words: Emily Davison Martyr Challenge Extension Questions: 1) Why didn’t she tell anyone what she planned to do? 2) Why did she choose the King’s horse? Was this chance or choice? Why? 3) Why might she have had two flags? Militant Derby Suicide Suffragettes

Title: Was Emily Davison a martyr or a troublemaker? Let’s Go Through One Together She didn’t mean to kill herself? She meant to kill herself? Some will evaluate whether ED died a martyr or was trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against. All will describe the events at the Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Key Words: Emily Davison Reaction? Martyr Militant Derby Suicide Suffragettes

Let’s Review – What’s YOUR Verdict? Claire Balding has made a documentary in which she tries to use CSI-Style evidence to find out for herself what happened to Emily Davison. Here’s the video. Task 1: How far do you agree with the findings of the documentary? Where do you sit on this line? Can you explain why? Agree to Large Extent Somewhat Agree to Limited Extent Task 2: Now write a PEE conclusion to the question ‘Did Emily Davison intend to become a martyr by dying or did she not intend to die? ’ Some will evaluate whether ED died a martyr or was trying to cause trouble. Most will analyse the sources and compare and contrast arguments for and against. All will describe the events at the Derby that led to Emily Davison’s death. Key Words: P - ‘I think that Emily Davison…’ E - ‘The evidence suggests that… and … as well as this…also…the evidence shows…’ E - ‘This evidence is important in showing…’ Link - ‘Therefore, …’ Emily Davison Martyr Militant Derby Suicide Suffragettes