6. Growth of Reform after 1832

Question 1

What are the 4 sections for this plan?

Answer 1

1. Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act
2. Actions of political parties
3. Role of pressure groups
4. External Factors

Question 2

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

What was the requirement for franchise under the 1832 Reform Act?

Answer 2

The franchise under the 1832 Reform Act was limited to owning property worth £10 a year or £50 a year rented.

Question 3

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

How many people were eligible to vote in Leeds under the 1832 Reform Act?

Answer 3

Only 5,000 out of 125,000 people were eligible to vote in Leeds under the 1832 Reform Act.

Question 4

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

What percentage of the male electorate was eligible to vote under the 1832 Reform Act?

Answer 4

Only 18% of the male electorate, or 650,000 people, were eligible to vote under the 1832 Reform Act.

Question 5

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

Were Members of Parliament (MPs) salaried during this time?

Answer 5

No, MPs were not salaried during this time.

Question 6

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

How many middle-class MPs were in the cabinet between 1830 and 1866?

Answer 6

Out of 103 MPs in the cabinet between 1830 and 1866, only 14 were middle class.

Question 7

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

What was the financial requirement for running for office under the 1832 Reform Act?

Answer 7

It required £600 to run for office under the 1832 Reform Act, which allowed the elite to retain control.

Question 8

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

What were some of the consequences of the 1832 Reform Act in terms of new boroughs?

Answer 8

The 1832 Reform Act created 42 new boroughs, which exposed new issues with health and education.

Question 9

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

When did voting become private instead of public?

Answer 9

Voting remained public until 1872 - Lambing and cooping still took place

Question 10

Legacy of the 1832 Reform Act

What was the original intention of the 1832 Reform Act?

Answer 10

The 1832 Reform Act was intended to appease the middle class, but it opened the door for further change.

Question 11

Actions of Political Parties

When did Gladstone attempt to introduce a bill, and what was its outcome?

Answer 11

In March 1866, Gladstone attempted to introduce a bill to reduce the borough franchise to £7, benefiting 200,000 skilled workers.

However, the bill was not as radical as some had hoped, and it was defeated.

Question 12

Actions of Political Parties

Who led the Adullamites against Gladstone’s bill, and what was the result?

Answer 12

Robert Lowe led the Adullamites against Gladstone’s bill, which caused a split in the government.

Question 13

Actions of Political Parties

What was a concern among MPs regarding uneducated voters?

Answer 13

MPs were concerned about the susceptibility of uneducated voters to radical ideas.

Question 14

Actions of Political Parties

Who sensed a mood for change and proposed a bill to extend the franchise?

Answer 14

Disraeli sensed a mood for change and proposed a bill to extend the franchise.

Question 15

Actions of Political Parties

What was the reaction of Cranbourne, Peel, and Carnarvon to Disraeli’s proposed bill?

Answer 15

Cranbourne, Peel, and Carnarvon all resigned from the Cabinet in reaction to Disraeli’s proposed bill.

Question 16

Actions of Political Parties

How long did it take for Disraeli’s bill to be passed, and what was the result?

Answer 16

Disraeli’s bill went through drafts from February to August 1867 before being passed.

It ended up having a larger franchise than originally planned and added 1 million voters to the electorate, doubling it to one-third of adult males.

Question 17

Role of pressure groups

Who founded the Anti Corn League and when?

Answer 17

Richard Cobden founded the Anti Corn League in 1839.

Question 18

Role of pressure groups

What was the main objective of the Anti Corn League?

Answer 18

The main objective of the Anti Corn League was to advocate for the repeal of the Corn Laws.

Question 19

Role of pressure groups

What did the National Reform Union advocate for in 1864?

Answer 19

The National Reform Union advocated for the extension of the franchise to all male ratepayers, equal seat distribution, and the implementation of a secret ballot.

Question 20

Role of pressure groups

What was the main demand of the Reform League in 1865?

Answer 20

The Reform League demanded universal manhood suffrage.

Question 21

Role of pressure groups

Who was Samuel Morley and what was his role in the pressure groups?

Answer 21

Samuel Morley, a wool manufacturer from Nottingham, was a liberal-minded employer who supported the goals of the pressure groups.

Question 22

Role of pressure groups

How were these pressure groups perceived by Parliament?

Answer 22

These pressure groups were seen as respectful, which gave them a degree of influence in Parliament.

Question 23

Role of pressure groups

How did the pressure groups demonstrate their assertiveness?

Answer 23

The pressure groups organised demonstrations that were assertive but respectful.

Question 24

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

What event led to the Hyde Park Riots in 1866?

Answer 24

The failure of the 1st Liberal Bill led to the Hyde Park Riots in 1866.

Question 25

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

When was the meeting held that was declared illegal by conservative home secretary Spencer Walpole?

Answer 25

The meeting was held on July 23rd, 1866, and it was declared illegal by conservative home secretary Spencer Walpole.

Question 26

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

What happened to the park gates during the riots?

Answer 26

Protestors clashed with police and swung on the gates until they collapsed.

Question 27

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

How many people entered the park during the riots?

Answer 27

Around 200,000 people entered the park during the riots.

Question 28

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

Who announced another rally in Trafalgar Square the following evening?

Answer 28

John Bedford Leno, one of the leaders of the Reform League, announced another rally in Trafalgar Square the following evening.

Question 29

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

How did the rally in Trafalgar Square end?

Answer 29

The rally in Trafalgar Square ended peacefully.

Question 30

External Factors - Hyde Park Riots

What was the impact of the peaceful rallies?

Answer 30

Made the leaders of the Reform League household names and led to a rapid increase in support for the movement.