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A Long and Illustrious History

The suffragists (NUWSS) differed from the suffragettes (WSPU) in that they:

AOnly wanted votes for upper-class women
BCampaigned for women's votes using peaceful, constitutional methods rather than direct action
CWere a Scottish organisation
DWanted to abolish Parliament entirely

Explanation

The suffragists (National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, led by Millicent Fawcett) campaigned for women's votes using peaceful, lawful methods. The suffragettes (WSPU, led by Pankhurst) used direct action.

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