The 1867 Second Reform Act refers to a piece of legislation passed in Britain that significantly expanded the right to vote. It extended suffrage to working-class men in urban areas and increased the electorate by around one million people.
Reform Acts: These were a series of laws passed in Britain during the 19th century aimed at expanding suffrage and making the electoral system more representative.
Working-class: This term refers to individuals who are employed in manual labor or low-paying jobs, often with limited social and economic privileges.
Suffrage: Suffrage means the right to vote in political elections.
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