British Citizenship Test

Which major event occurred in Britain in 1928 regarding voting rights?

1. Voting age was lowered to 18

2. Women gained the right to vote at 21

3. Men's voting age was raised to 21

4. Universal suffrage was established

The correct answer is: Women gained the right to vote at 21

In 1928, a significant advancement in voting rights occurred with the passage of the Equal Franchise Act, which granted women the right to vote on the same terms as men. This meant that women over the age of 21 could participate in elections, aligning the voting age for women with that of men. Prior to this act, the Representation of the People Act 1918 had allowed women to vote, but only those over the age of 30 who met minimum property requirements. The 1928 legislation eliminated those restrictions, paving the way for universal suffrage for adults in Britain. The other options do not accurately reflect the events of 1928. The voting age was not lowered to 18 at that time; it remained at 21. Men's voting age was not raised, as the age was already established at 21. Although universal suffrage was a step closer, it is more precise to say that 1928 specifically established equal voting rights for women, rather than fully implementing universal suffrage, which encompasses all individuals over a certain age without restrictions.