20. Government and Democracy Flashcards
What year was Disraeli’s first ministry?
1868
What year was Gladstone’s first ministry?
1868
By what year had Gladstone and Disraeli become leaders of their respective parties in the House of Commons?
1866
When did Gladstone serve as Chancellor?
1852 to 1855
What was Gladstone renowned for?
His strong moral principles, and religious convictions
What were Gladstone’s beliefs?
Individual liberty and equality of opportunity
What were the three ideas that Gladstone’s Liberal Party stood for?
Peace, Retrenchment and Reform
Who won the 1874 election?
Disraeli and the Conservatives
Why did the Conservatives win decisively at the 1874 election?
The Liberals had alienated many of their supporters due to their legislation
L-When and what was Forster’s Education Act?
1870- made provision for elementary schools to be set up across the country
L-When and what were the Civil Service Reforms?
1870- entry via competitive examination was established- award by merit. Increase efficiency and professionalism
L- When and what were the Army Reforms?
1873- Promoted officers based on merit rather than buying the position
L- What was the Liberals attitude to Trade Unions?
The 1871 Trade Union Act established the legal right for Trade Unions to hold property and funds, but the Criminal Law Amendment Act passed immediately after outlawed picketing
L- What and when was the Licensing Act?
1872- magistrates were given the power to issue licenses to publicans that would fix opening and closing hours
What was the response to the Liberal Licensing Act of 1872?
It didn’t please temperance groups as it didn’t go far enough, and the “Beerage” felt as if it attacked their industry
