When and where was Kate Sheppard born?
10 March 1847, Liverpool, United Kingdom
How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand?
Her father died in 1862 and in 1869 Sheppard came to New Zealand with her mother, two brothers and a sister. They arrived at Lyttelton on February 8 1869 on the Matoaka.
What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do?
An early feminist, she believed that women should participate fully in all aspects of society, including politics.
What does NCW stand for?
(NCW) stands for National Council of Women.
What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote?
Kate Sheppard co-ordinated and encouraged the work of local unions.
She organised petitions to Parliament asking for women to have the right to vote and persuaded Sir John Hall.
A leading member of Parliament, to support them.
What do you think was her greatest achievement?
Kate Sheppard is recognised as the leader of the fight to win the right for New Zealand women to vote.
Why do you think this was so important?
I think it is important because it’s not fair that women don’t get to vote just because we’re girls. I think that all people should have the right to vote and that all women should no matter what their opinion matters.
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