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Which was the most significant Reform, 1830-1931, why?
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A2 History Which was the most significant Reform, 1830-1931, why? During the period 1830-1931 many reforms were passed resulting in a more democratic Britain, although each were passed for various reasons, each helped in extending the vote (which once was only possessed by the upper class). For a democracy in Britain, there had to be universal suffrage, where every man and women have the right to vote regardless of class. Also a secret ballot must be in place to prevent corruption. Equal sizes of constitutions need to be enforced, with regular elections and elected members of government. In a democracy, the voters must have civil rights, such as freedom of speech and the right to stand in elections. The reforms passed during this century helped progress Britain into a democratic state, such reforms include: The "Great Reform Act" of 1832; The "Second Reform Act" of 1867; "The Third Reform Act" of...
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