Which of the following was called for in the People's Charter?
A) the creation of land charters to protect the property rights of small farmers
B) the creation of charters outlining the rights of workers in mines and mills
C) the eight-hour day, weekends off, and safer working conditions in factories
D) annual parliamentary elections, universal male suffrage, and the secret ballot

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The People's Charter, a political manifesto issued in the United Kingdom in 1838 by the London Working Men's Association, called for six main reforms to make the political system more democratic. Among these were annual parliamentary elections, universal male suffrage (for men), and the implementation of the secret ballot to protect voters' choices. These reforms aimed to make the political system more accessible and fairer to the working class.

Which of the Following Was Called for in the People's