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A Long and Illustrious History

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

AWanted to abolish Parliament entirely
BWere a Scottish organisation
CCampaigned for women's votes using peaceful, constitutional methods rather than direct action
DOnly wanted votes for upper-class women

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Campaigned for women's votes using peaceful, constitutional methods rather than direct action.

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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