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Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women's rights?

Question #72ccc3ab · Government & Law
  1. The first divorce laws were introduced.
  2. Women were given the right to vote.  ✓
  3. Equal pay laws were passed.
  4. Women were made legally responsible for their children.
Correct answer: B — In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote. In 1928, women were given the right to vote at 21, the same age as men.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “The UK Government, the Law and Your Role” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is B: “Women were given the right to vote.”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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