Kate Sheppard reading

 Kate Sheppard - A Woman On A Mission

Kate Sheppard was a New Zealand activist, and one of the most 

important figures in our history. 

She was a leader in the struggle to make New Zealand the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.

1. When and where was Kate Sheppard born?

1847 and she was born in England.

2. How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand?

3. What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do?

Vote.

4. What does NCW stand for?

Nation council of woman.

5. What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote? 

1.  She became involved in the women's suffrage movement.

2. She helped set up the nation council of women.  

3. She supported equality in marriage and the right of women to run for positions.

6.  What do you think was her greatest achievement?

Make women have the right to vote.

1. Why do you think this was so important?

2. I think because back in the day the only thing women got to lern was how to cook and clen while the men got to learn Maths,Reading and writing.