Who was the first woman elected to New Zealand's Parliament, in 1933?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Elizabeth McCombs
- Step 1: McCombs won a by-election in Lyttelton in 1933. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: Elizabeth McCombs. Why not the others: Sheppard was a suffrage leader, and the others served later.
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