History GCSE
Political enfranchisement
What Political enfranchisement means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Political enfranchisement
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The Weimar Constitution granted women the right to vote and stand for election, female turnout was high, and many women served as Reichstag deputies.
Topics that use Political enfranchisement
- Option 31: Key topic 1: The Weimar Republic 1918–29 - 4 Changes in society, 1924–29 (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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