Which of the following was a push factor that encouraged people to leave england?
a. the attraction of fertile land
b. religious persecution
c. the desire for gold
d. a thriving economy

What was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? a. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot b. members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament c. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions d. farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote