Social reform
Social reform had a major impact on the twentieth century. Use the resources on this page to find out more about the campaign to give women the vote and on the rise of the welfare state.
What's the scoop?
Create the front page of a newspaper which presents an opinion about how successful social reforms have been over the last 150 years. The front page will includes headlines, articles, quotes and photography which you can select from a bank of source materials.
Votes for women?
Begin by reading a letter sent to a newspaper in 1917 by a Mr Winterbottom, who believes that women should not be given the vote. By studying primary evidence, decide whether he makes a fair point.
Womens' History Scotland
Find out more about the lives of women in this period with these short biographies on the Women's History Scotland website.