1832年《改革法案 》 （ Reform Act）授予财产不少于10英镑的个人投票权 — — 平心而论标准不低，但已足以让中产阶级获得选举权。
The 1832 Reform Act gave the vote to individuals with at least £10 of property – not an inconsequential sum, to be sure, but low enough to enfranchise the middle class.