The Great Reform Bill of 1832 resulted in
A) a full-blown British democracy.
B) increased royal control.
C) more votes for the upper middle class than for the lower classes.
D) a system closely resembling a welfare state.
E) the ability of the English government to repress social grievances.
Ans: C
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