The argument can be made that the Electoral Franchise Act was influenced by conservatism.What is the strongest evidence for this statement?

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The fact that the Electoral Franchise Act set a property requirement for the right to vote, at a time when other countries were moving towards greater inclusion and democratization, suggests that the act was influenced by conservative beliefs and values. Conservatives historically have favored limiting political power to those who they perceive as most responsible and qualified, which in this case means property owners. Therefore, the inclusion of a property requirement can be seen as evidence of a conservative influence on the act. Sir John A. Macdonald's party affiliation (A) or the fact that the act was later repealed by a Liberal (C) may also suggest that the Act was influenced by conservative ideas, but those pieces of evidence are weaker than the property requirement itself. The Act taking power away from the provinces (D) may be evidence of centralization, but it does not necessarily indicate a conservative influence.

The Argument Can Be Made That the Electoral Franchise Act