The Reform Act 1832 was a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that aimed to address issues in the electoral system. It expanded the electorate by lowering property requirements, allowing more men, particularly from the middle class, to vote. The Act also redistributed parliamentary seats, giving representation to growing industrial cities like Manchester and Birmingham that had previously been underrepresented. Additionally, the Reform Act 1832 eliminated "rotten boroughs," which were areas with very few voters but still had representation in Parliament. This reform marked the beginning of a series of changes that would gradually lead to a more democratic electoral system in Britain.