The Great Reform Act of 1832 (not 1812) addressed the issue of rotten boroughs by redistributing parliamentary seats from sparsely populated areas to burgeoning industrial cities. It eliminated many of these underrepresented boroughs and enfranchised new constituencies, thus ensuring a more equitable representation in Parliament. This reform aimed to reflect the demographic changes in Britain due to the Industrial Revolution and reduce corruption linked to these outdated electoral districts. Overall, it marked a significant step toward a more democratic electoral system.
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