Sentences with POCKET-BOROUGH
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"The practice of pocket boroughs was criticized for giving wealthy individuals too much political power."
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"Many pocket boroughs were controlled by influential landowners."
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"In some cases, a pocket borough could be bought and sold."
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"Rotten boroughs were a type of pocket borough characterized by widespread corruption."
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"Political reformers campaigned against pocket boroughs, advocating for fairer representation."
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"The system of pocket boroughs was abolished with the passage of the Reform Act of 1832."
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"In pocket boroughs, elections were often mere formalities as the outcome was predetermined."
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"The influential patron of a pocket borough would choose the candidate to represent the constituency."
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"The abolition of pocket boroughs was a significant step towards democratic reforms."
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"Some pocket boroughs had such a small electorate that only a few voters determined the outcome of an election."
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"The system of pocket boroughs favored the interests of the aristocracy."
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"The abolition of pocket boroughs aimed to create a more fair and representative democracy."
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"Many prominent politicians started their careers by representing pocket boroughs in Parliament."
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"The practice of pocket boroughs gradually declined in the 19th century."
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"In the 18th century, many Members of Parliament were elected through pocket boroughs."
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"The system of pocket boroughs allowed powerful landowners to control the election outcome."
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"Corruption was rampant in the pocket boroughs of that era."
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"Reforming the pocket borough system became a significant political issue."
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"The abolition of pocket boroughs helped promote a more democratic electoral process."
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"The pocket boroughs were often criticized for being undemocratic."
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"Political power concentrated in the hands of a few individuals due to the pocket boroughs."
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"The influence of pocket boroughs gradually diminished over time."
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"Many people argued for the end of pocket boroughs to ensure fair representation."
