AP European History

Category - History

In 1832, the Great Reform Bill was passed in Great Britain. To whom did this grant the right to vote?
  1. Black men
  2. All citizens
  3. Middle-class men
  4. The clergy
Explanation
Answer - C - Middle-class men were given the right to vote under the 1832 Great Reform Bill passed in Great Britain.

Key Takeaway: The 1832 Great Reform Bill introduced significant changes into the electoral system of the United Kingdom, as proposed by the Whigs. Under this bill, the number of individuals who were entitled to vote was greatly increased. Suddenly, middle-class men were given the right to vote, thus increasing the size of the voting population by 50-80%.
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