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What was the significance of the Chartist movement in the 19th century?
- It demanded the abolition of the House of Lords
- It campaigned for women's right to vote
- It campaigned for free trade and the repeal of the Corn Laws
- It was a working-class movement demanding political reform including voting rights for all men
Why this is the correct answer
Chartist movement arose in the late 1830s and campaigned for democratic reforms including universal male suffrage, secret ballots, and equal electoral districts. Although Chartism did not immediately achieve its goals, many of its demands were eventually adopted over the following decades.