Which TWO years saw Acts of Parliament that let married women keep the money they earned and their own property?

Choose two answers.

A1832
B1882Right answer
C1870Right answer
D1867

Answer: 1882 and 1870

Before 1870 a married woman's money and property became her husband's. Acts of 1870 and 1882 changed this. The Reform Acts of 1832 and 1867 were about voting.

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