In which year did women in Peru gain the right to vote in national elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1955, with voting from the 1956 elections
- Step 1: A law passed in 1955 gave women the right to vote in national elections. Step 2. They voted for the first time in the 1956 general elections. Answer: 1955. Why not the others: The other years are not linked to women's suffrage in Peru.
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