1918 and 1928 Representation of the People Acts Flashcards
1
Q
What was the pressure to pass the bill?
A
- Fear of suffragette militarism returning after the war
- Contribution of working class men and women in the war
- Strong support of PM Lloyd George
2
Q
What did the 1918 RPA do?
A
- Gave the vote to all adult males over 21
- Women over the age of 30 could vote
3
Q
What was the impact?
A
- About 95% of adult males could vote
- 8 million women added to the electorate - largest single addition to the franchise
- 75% of voters in 1918 had never voted before
4
Q
What did the 1928 RPA do?
A
- Removed the difference between male and female voters
5
Q
What was the impact of the 1928 RPA?
A
- Women in electorate rose from 8 million to 14.5 million
- Women now made up the majority of the franchise