English History: Nineteenth Century Reforms (1959)

The film discusses the evolution of voting rights in 19th century England, focusing on the passage of three key reform bills in 1832, 1867, and 1884. It highlights the struggles of different social classes, particularly the upper middle class and laborers, for representation in Parliament amid a political landscape dominated by the aristocracy. The narrative illustrates the push for reform to address inequalities in representation, culminating in the establishment of a more democratic electoral system where voting rights were extended to all adult Englishmen, regardless of wealth or social status.

Keywords
voting rights, 19th century, reform bills, democracy, England, Parliament, social class, representation, laborers, aristocracy

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