Efforts to Reform the British Parliament in the 1780s Foundered

question 43

Multiple Choice

Efforts to reform the British Parliament in the 1780s foundered on the issue of

• A)religion; anti-Catholic feelings were too strong and led to bloodshed.
• B)taxation; attempts to increase taxes were blocked by American-inspired opposition.
• C)the role of the king; George III refused to become a figurehead monarch.
• D)gender; British society was not ready to extend the vote to women.
• E)the demands of underrepresented cities.