5 - Decline of the Tories 1827-30 Flashcards
When was Lord Goderich in charge of the Tories?
August 1827-Jan 1828
When was Canning in charge of the Tories?
April 1827-August 1827
When was the Duke of Wellington in charge of the Tories?
Jan 1828 - 1830
Who supported Canning?
George IV and Liberal Tories like Huskisson and Palmerston, as well as the Whigs
Who held the shortest period as UK PM?
Canning
What was Canning’s personality like?
Vain, over bearing, difficult to work with
Who left the cabinet as the refused to work under Canning?
Peel and Wellington
Why was Goderich successful before becoming PM?
Was chancellor, economy boomed due to relaxation and protectionism
What was said about Goderich and his ministry?
‘Worst of the century’ with the ‘inability to solve matters’
What was Wellington’s personality like?
Disciplined, earned respect and left the party stable
Why was Wellington unsuccessful?
Not suited to his position due to brutal honesty and lack of tact. Alienated landowning Tories through Catholic Emancipation and Corn Laws
