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A Long and Illustrious History

Which 1832 Act greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote?

AThe Bill of Rights
BThe Habeas Corpus Act
CThe Reform Act ✓
DThe Great Charter

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is The Reform Act.

The Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people who could vote and abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs.

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