A Long and Illustrious History
What did the Representation of the People Act 1918 achieve?
AIt gave all men and women over the age of 21 the full right to vote
BIt gave women over 30 who met property qualifications the right to vote ✓
CIt abolished the House of Lords and transferred its powers to Parliament
DIt introduced the first ever election conducted by secret ballot
Explanation
The Representation of the People Act 1918 gave women over 30 who met certain property qualifications the right to vote for the first time. It also gave all men over 21 the vote. Full equal voting rights for women came in 1928.
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