Women's Suffrage | What was the Cat and Mouse Act?
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The Cat and Mouse Act, passed in 1913, allowed the temporary release of hunger-striking suffragettes deemed too weak for prison. Originating from Marion Wallace Dunlop's protest, this act aimed to prevent suffragettes from dying and becoming martyrs. It led to a cycle of hunger strikes, force-feeding, and eventual release, impacting public opinion.