Asked by Alyson Cramond on May 14, 2024
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Nellie McClung fought the fight for female suffrage and was a Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Edmonton, Alberta from 1921 to 1926. What was her success a part of?
A) political citizenship
B) civil citizenship
C) social citizenship
D) universal citizenship
Female Suffrage
The right of women to vote in elections; it represents a critical milestone in the feminist movement and the fight for gender equality.
Legislative Assembly
An elected body of government that has the authority to make and change laws within a certain jurisdiction.
Political Citizenship
Political citizenship refers to the rights and duties of citizens in a political system, including participation in elections, access to government services, and the ability to exercise civil liberties.
- Characterize the distinctions among political, civil, social, and universal forms of citizenship and evaluate their importance to Canada.
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Elodie RimmerMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nellie McClung's efforts in fighting for female suffrage contributed to the expansion of political citizenship, as it directly involved the right to vote and participate in the political process.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the distinctions among political, civil, social, and universal forms of citizenship and evaluate their importance to Canada.