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So, a, in england the qualifications to vote were based on property ownership and social status.
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Only male property owners who are at least 21 years of old are allowed to vote.
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In american colonies, the qualifications vary depending on specific colony, but generally white male property owners who were at least 21 years of old could vote.
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In england, people would vote for the members of the house of commons, which was the lower house of parliament.
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In colonies, people could vote for local officers such as colonial assemblies, town councils and other local positions.
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They did not have the right to vote for the members of british parliament.
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So, this is in england.
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In england, the number of people allowed to vote was relatively small.
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This is due to property ownership requirement.
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It is estimated only around 3 to 5 % of adult male population had the right to vote.
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In the colonies, the percentage of eligible voters was higher, but still it is limited to white male property owners...