Extension of the Franchise

Question 1

Before war

Answer 1

Before the war, all women and some men were still unable to vote in general elections

Question 2

Pre-war suffrage movements

Answer 2

Pre-war suffrage campaigns brought pressure on the government to extend the franchise

Question 3

Womens war work

Answer 3

Women’s war work and men’s military service also highlighted the need for electoral reform

Question 4

After War

Answer 4

After the war, all men who had given military service could vote from 19, other men from 21

Question 5

Women

Answer 5

Some women over 30 were given the vote, but this excluded many who had helped the war effort

Question 6

Equal voting rights

Answer 6

It was not until 1928 that all men and women over 21 were given equal voting rights