Power and The People: - 2% of people could vote until 1832 - only 1 in 7 people could vote
- No secret ballot until 1872
- MPs weren't paid - only wealthy people could afford to be one
- No women could vote
- Need for government reform - MC wanted more power and WC wanted better living and working conditions

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- 2% of people could vote until 1832 - only 1 in 7 people could vote
- No secret ballot until 1872
- MPs weren't paid - only wealthy people could afford to be one
- No women could vote
- Need for government reform - MC wanted more power and WC wanted better living and working conditions

Carys Carpenter · Accepted Answer

Britain at the start of C19th - Political (5)

Power and The People

- 2% of people could vote until 1832 - only 1 in 7 people could vote - No secret ballot until 1872 - MPs weren't paid - only wealthy people could afford to be one - No women could vote - Need for government reform - MC wanted more power and WC wanted better living and working conditions

Britain at the start of C19th - Political (5)

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