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Democracy and the British State · Autumn Term

Expansion of Suffrage: Early Reforms

Trace the initial expansion of voting rights in the UK, from property owners to broader male suffrage in the 19th century.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the key arguments for and against extending the franchise in the 19th century.
  2. Compare the impact of different reform acts on the electorate.
  3. Evaluate the social and political forces driving early democratic reforms.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - The Development of the Political SystemKS3: Citizenship - Democracy and Government
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Democracy and the British State
Period: Autumn Term

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