A Long and Illustrious History
What was the significance of the Representation of the People Act 1918?
AIt gave every person aged over 18 in the UK the immediate right to vote in elections
BIt gave all women — regardless of age or property — the right to stand for Parliament
CIt established and introduced the use of a secret ballot in all national elections
DIt gave women over 30 with property qualifications and all men over 21 the vote ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is It gave women over 30 with property qualifications and all men over 21 the vote.
The Representation of the People Act 1918 was a landmark law giving women over 30 who met property qualifications the right to vote for the first time, and giving all men over 21 the right to vote.
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