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Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse
I can describe the events that took place at Epsom Racecourse in 1913.
New
New
Year 2
Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse
I can describe the events that took place at Epsom Racecourse in 1913.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- On the 4th of June 1913, a tragedy occurred at Epsom Racecourse.
- A woman called Emily Davison ran out onto the course during a big horse race called the Epsom Derby.
- Emily ran out onto the course because she was fighting for a change to take place in Britain.
- She was knocked over by the King's horse and died from her injuries.
Common misconception
Some may think that Emily Davison died on the day of the Epsom Derby.
Emily Davison died four days after the race at Epsom, on the 8th of June 1913.
Keywords
Tragedy - a tragedy is an extremely sad event or situation
Vote - when someone can vote, they are allowed to make a choice about who runs the country
Task B could be completed as a storyboard activity.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Victoria was the __________ of the United Kingdom for 63 years.
Princess
King
Prince
Q2.
Queen Victoria was married to...
Prince Charles
Prince Harry
Q3.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had nine children.
False
Q4.
Put the following King and Queens into order, starting with the earliest.
Q5.
The time when Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom is known as the __________ era.
Georgian
Ancient
Q6.
Queen Victoria became queen when she was __________ years old.
12
32
48
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6 Questions
Q1.
The Epsom Derby is a race.
Q2.
In 1913, who was the King of the United Kingdom?
King Charles III
King Henry VIII
Q3.
A tragedy is...
an extremely happy event or situation.
Q4.
Emily Davison wanted women to have the right to...?
Q5.
Emily Davison sadly died on the day of the Epsom Derby.
True
Q6.
Emily Davison wanted to attach a 'Votes for Women' flag to...?
The King's dog
The King
The race track
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