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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Key Facts — History II

What did the 1832 Reform Act achieve?

A) It gave women the vote for the first time
B) It significantly expanded the electoral franchise
C) It abolished the property qualification for voting entirely
D) It introduced the secret ballot

Correct answer: It significantly expanded the electoral franchise

A substantial broadening of the electorate occurred under the 1832 Reform Act, which greatly increased the number of citizens qualified to participate in voting.

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The 1832 Reform Act significantly expanded the electoral franchise, bringing many more people into the category of those entitled to vote.

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