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Which country became the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections?
Which country became the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections?
- Australia
- United States
- New Zealand (correct)
- Britain
Which organization played a significant role in the campaign for women's suffrage in New Zealand?
Which organization played a significant role in the campaign for women's suffrage in New Zealand?
- League of Women Voters
- National Organization for Women (NOW)
- Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) (correct)
- Feminist Majority Foundation
Which legislative body in New Zealand passed the electoral bill granting the vote to all adult women?
Which legislative body in New Zealand passed the electoral bill granting the vote to all adult women?
- Supreme Court
- House of Representatives
- Legislative Council (correct)
- Parliament
Study Notes
Women's Suffrage in New Zealand
- New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
- The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) played a significant role in the campaign for women's suffrage in New Zealand.
- The Electoral Act of 1893, passed by the New Zealand Parliament, granted the vote to all adult women.
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Test your knowledge on New Zealand's pioneering role in women's suffrage with this quiz. Discover how New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote and its significance in the global suffrage movement.
