extension of the franchise timeline Flashcards
1
Q
1832 reform act
A
gave the right to vote to middle class men
2
Q
1867 reform act
A
gave the right to vote to working class men
3
Q
1918 representation of the people act
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gave the right to vote to all men over 21 and many women over 30
4
Q
1928 representation of the people act
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gave the right to vote to all m en and women over the age of 21
5
Q
1969 representation of the people act
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lowered the voting age form 21 to 18
6
Q
the following people cannot vote in the UK
A
people under the age of 18
prisoners
members of the HoL
