In the nineteenth century, what was the position of women regarding voting rights?
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Correct answer: Mostly they did not get the right
Although liberalism spoke of equality and citizenship, political rights in the nineteenth century were usually limited by gender, property or other qualifications. In most European societies women were excluded from voting and political representation. Therefore option A is correct. The other choices wrongly suggest universal female suffrage, exclusive female rights or that voting was unnecessary.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Mostly they did not get the right
Why is this the correct answer?
Although liberalism spoke of equality and citizenship, political rights in the nineteenth century were usually limited by gender, property or other qualifications. In most European societies women were excluded from voting and political representation. Therefore option A is correct. The other choices wrongly suggest universal female suffrage, exclusive female rights or that voting was unnecessary.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Social Science question. Chapter: The Age of Industrialisation. Topic: The Making of Nationalism in Europe (Aristocracy, New Middle Class, Liberal Nationalism).
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