History, geography and culture

En 1944, qu'est-ce qui a changé pour les femmes ?What changed for women in 1944?

Answer

Elles ont obtenu le droit de voteThey gained the right to vote

Explanation

The ordinance of 21 April 1944 gave women the right to vote and to stand for election. They voted for the first time in 1945.

Source: Ordonnance du 21 avril 1944Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Elles ont obtenu le droit de voteThey gained the right to vote (Correct answer)
Elles ont obtenu le droit à l'IVGThey gained the right to abortion
Elles ont pu ouvrir un compte bancaire sans l'accord du mariThey could open a bank account without their husband’s consent
Elles ont obtenu l'accès à la pilule contraceptiveThey gained access to the contraceptive pill

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