Following the armistice of November 1918, what historic political agreement paved the way for 'pure and simple' universal male suffrage in Belgium?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Loppem Coup agreements between King Albert I and political leaders
Answer: The Loppem Coup agreements between King Albert I and political leaders. Why not the others: The Treaty of Versailles settled German reparations; the Egmont Pact was a 1977 constitutional proposal; the St. Michael Agreement completed federalization in 1993.
- Step 1: In November 1918 at the castle of Loppem, King Albert I consulted with prominent liberal, Catholic, and socialist politicians.
- Step 2: The resulting consensus ('Coup de Loppem') instituted universal male suffrage at age 21 on the 'one man, one vote' principle for the 1919 legislative elections, bypassing regular constitutional amendment procedures.
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