The Second Reform Act. Flashcards
1
Q
When was the second reform act introduced?
A
1867.
2
Q
By how much was the electorate increased?
A
From 1.2million to 2.5million.
3
Q
Who was still excluded from the vote?
A
Women.
4
Q
What social group had the most votes given to them?
A
Skilled working class.
5
Q
What voting qualifications were introduced in the counties?
A
Could vote if you lived in a small household as well as small tenant farms.