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In 1944, what changed for women?

An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.

Resident card no. 141

En 1944, qu'est-ce qui a changé pour les femmes ?

In 1944, what changed for women?

Answer. Women obtain the right to vote.

Les femmes obtiennent le droit de vote.

Women's right to vote is granted on 21 April 1944. They vote for the first time in 1945.

The official text that proves it

« Le droit de vote est accordé aux femmes en avril 1944. »

The right to vote is granted to women in April 1944.

In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet

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