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.
When and where was Kate Sheppard born?
>March 10, 1847, in Liverpool, England.
How old was Sheppard when she moved to New Zealand?
> around 18 to 20 year old
What was something that Sheppard believed women should actively be able to do?
>riding bicycles, sports, and other physical activities.
What does NCW stand for?
>National Council of Women
What were 3 actions that Sheppard took as leader of the NCW to get women their right to vote?
She supported equality in marriage
She became the first president of the NCW
And the right of women to run for positions in Government.
What do you think was her greatest achievement?
> Fighting for the right for New Zealand women to vote.
Why do you think this was so important?
>I think this is so important because it shows that women can do anything.
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