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 women over 30 with property qualifications and all men over 21 the vote ✓
CIt established and introduced the use of a secret ballot in all national elections
DIt gave all women — regardless of age or property — the right to stand for Parliament
Explanation
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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