6/11/24 Flashcards
How was Palmerston perceived?
- Man of the people
- Good looking, charming
- Strong
- Energetic
- Ladys man
How was Palmerston in reality?
- Hard working
- Dominant
- Prosperous
Why was Palmerston able to sit in House of Commons?
Vicouncy was Irish
Why did Palmerston become PM during Crimean war?
Aberdeens government fell and he was trusted and foreseen in the role before hand.
What were Palmerstons interests outside of politics?
- Horse racing
- Boxing
- Women
What did Palmerston do to advance his political image?
- Gave news reported speeches before he made them
- Invited people over and his wife charmed them
- Welcomes the media and works with them
What did the Tories think of Palmerston?
Happy with him as PM because he won’t politically reform and didn’t have to do anything as PM
What did Gladstone think of Palmerston?
- Had personal rivalry
- Disagreed on religion, taxation
- Palmerston didn’t accept how fundamental Gladstone is
What did Disraeli think of Palmerston?
- Gritty respect
- Viewed him as old
- Powerful
How did Peel split the Tory party in 1846?
As he repealed the corn laws
Who was Whig PM in 1851?
Russel
Why does Gladstone hate Disraeli?
Because Gladstone is a peelite and Disraeli said horrible things about Peel
What were the problems which Aberdeens government faced?
Crimean war
Finances
Why did the Aberdeen government collapse?
Sue to the bad organisation with equipment, health and food involved in Crimean war
Who was the Whig PM between the years of 1846-52?
Lord John Russel
What was Russels ministry like?
Didn’t have a majority in the commons but had support from peelites
How was Russels first government seen?
As weak and ineffective as he was devoted to the ideals of political and social reform
Who was the Whig PM in 1852?
Lord Derby, formed a minority government
How long did Derbys first gov. last?
A matter of months
Who was PM in 1852-55?
Lord Aberdeen
Who did Aberdeen give job of Home Secretary?
Palmerston
Who was chancellor under Aberdeen?
Gladstone
Who was in foreign office for Aberdeens ministry?
Russell
What coalition did Derby lead?
Whigs and Peelites, had a strong cabinet.
What did Gladstone introduce through Aberdeens ministry?
A free trade budget
Who was the Liberal PM in 1855-58?
Lord Palmerston
What did Palmerston focus on?
Foreign affairs and won the popular support
How did he end the Crimean war in 1856?
The treaty of Paris
Who was the whig PM in 1858?
Lord Derby
What qualification did Derbys gov. abolish in 1858?
Property qualification for MPs
Who is the spokesperson and leader of the house in Derbys ministry?
Disraeli
How long did Derbys second gov. last and how was it viewed?
15 months and it was weak
Who was the Liberal PM in 1859-65?
Lord Palmerston
What did Palmerston refuse to consider?
Reform
What did Gladstone do as chancellor for Palmerstons second gov.?
Tied up loose ends on free trade
Who was the PM in 1865-66?
Lord John Russel
What did Russel introduce when in the second time in government?
Introduced reform bill
Why did Palmerston resign?
Because his government was defeated by a right wing revolt
Who was the conservative PM in 1866-68?
Lord Derby (third time)
What did Derby introduce in 1867?
The second reform act
Who did Derby nominate as his successor?
Disraeli
Why was Russel presented as a Liberal?
As he fought for religious equality and parliamentary reform
Who did Russels beliefs contrast?
Tory
What position was Aberdeen under Peel?
Foreign secretary
How was Aberdeen viewed by the public?
Liked and respected as he could keep the peace
What did the factory act 1853 Which Palmerston introduced contain?
Mills and required work of children aged 9-13 be between hours of 6am-6pm alongside the work of women and young persons being reduced.
What did the smoke nuisance abatement act 1853 which Palmerston introduced contain?
Empowered home office to appoint an inspector to work with police to abate nuisance from smoke of furnaces and steam vessels above London bridge
What did Palmerston make compulsory in the UK in 1853?
Smallpox vaccination
How did people react to the smallpox vaccination?
Not universally liked and many people refused to allow their children to be vaccinated
