Changing Britain - Electoral Reform Flashcards
What was the main goal of the Chartist movement?
To achieve political reforms including universal male suffrage and the secret ballot.
True or False: The Reform Act of 1832 extended voting rights to all men over the age of 21.
False
Fill in the blank: The Reform Act of 1832 primarily benefited the __________ class.
middle
What year was the Chartist petition presented to Parliament?
1839
Which document outlined the six main demands of the Chartists?
The People’s Charter
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a demand of the Chartists? A) Secret ballot B) Annual Parliaments C) Property qualifications for MPs
C) Property qualifications for MPs
What was the significance of the Great Reform Act of 1832?
It marked the first major change in the electoral system, granting more representation to the industrial cities.
True or False: The Chartists were successful in achieving all their demands during their movement.
False
What was one of the key reasons for the emergence of the Chartist movement?
The desire for greater political representation and rights among the working class.
Fill in the blank: The Reform Act of 1867 doubled the number of __________ eligible to vote.
male voters
What was the outcome of the Chartist movement by the end of the 19th century?
Many of their demands were eventually met, but not during their active period.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a demand of the Chartists? A) Universal suffrage B) Women’s suffrage C) Voting age of 18
A) Universal suffrage
What year did the Reform Act of 1884 take place?
1884
True or False: The Chartists believed in using violence to achieve their goals.
False
What was the primary method employed by the Chartists to express their demands?
Petitions and mass rallies.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1918 finally granted voting rights to women over the age of 30.
Representation of the People
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on electoral reform?
It highlighted the need for political representation for the growing urban working class.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following reforms was introduced by the Reform Act of 1832? A) Extension of voting rights to women B) Redistribution of seats to urban areas C) Abolition of property qualifications
B) Redistribution of seats to urban areas
What was the role of the National Charter Association?
To promote the aims of the Chartist movement and organize support.
True or False: The Chartists were predominantly middle-class reformers.
False
Fill in the blank: The Chartist movement is often seen as a precursor to later __________ movements.
democratic
What was the main reason for the failure of the Chartist movement?
Lack of unified leadership and internal divisions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key figure in the Chartist movement? A) William Gladstone B) Feargus O’Connor C) Benjamin Disraeli
B) Feargus O’Connor
What was the effect of the 1867 Reform Act on working-class voters?
It significantly increased the number of working-class men who could vote.
True or False: The Chartists believed in peaceful protests and petitions to achieve their goals.
True
