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Reform Bill of 1832
This was a law passed in order to loosen up property requirements so that middle class men could have the right to vote -
The Victorian Age
Queen Victoria takes the throne, to be queen for 64 years, one of the longest reigns ever -
The People's Charter
A petition calling for the right to vote for all men and for annual Parliamentary elections. Another key aspect of this petition was asking for votes to be private, so one would not feel pressured to vote a certain way. -
Cholera Rampage
A Cholera epedemic kills thousands of Britains -
Commune Takes Control
A radical government known as the Paris Commune rioted in the streets of Paris, causing thousands of deaths and injuries -
Chartists Demands Met
The process was slow, but by 1884, nearly every man in Great Britain had the right to vote -
Women's Social and Political Union
Founded by Emmeline Pankhurst, the WSPU worked towards woman's suffrage awareness. After countless women worked towards suffrage in a peaceful manner, WSPU took more drastic measures
