Chapter 19 - Government and developing political organisation Flashcards
What brought about a significant realignment of the two main parties in 1846?
The damage suffered by the Conservative Party over the repeal of the Corn Laws
What were the 5 political groups in Parliament after 1846?
- Peelites
- Protectionist Conservatives
- Whigs
- Radicals
- Irish MPs
Who did the Irish MPs support in Parliament after 1846?
Whatever party would concede to their demands
When did Robert Peel die?
2nd July 1850
Who did the Radicals support after 1846?
Generally the Whigs, although on some issues they criticised them
How many ministries were there between 1846 and 1868?
9
When were the Navigation Acts repealed?
1849
When were the Navigation Acts first introduced?
The late 17th century
When did Palmerston die?
18th October 1865
When was the Liberal Party formed?
9th June 1859
What were seen as emerging from the political uncertainty of 1846-68?
New, robust political alignments and the beginnings of a modern party system
How many Irish MPs were there in 1846?
105
What were the Navigation Acts?
The colonies could only import goods on ships built in England
Which group supported Lord Russell during his first ministry?
The Peelites
Who was Prime Minister from 1846-52?
Lord Russell
Who were the ruling party from 1846-52?
Whigs
Who became Prime Minister for a short period in 1852?
Lord Derby
What party did Lord Derby belong to?
Conservative
What party did Benjamin Disraeli belong to?
Conservative
What caused the defeat of Lord Aberdeen’s ministry?
The stress of the Crimean War
What was the ruling coalition from 1852-55?
Whig-Peelite
What party did Lord Palmerston belong to?
Whig
Who was Prime Minister from 1855-58?
Lord Palmerston
What was a feature of all 4 Conservative governments from 1846-68?
Had no workable majority or was politically powerless (Derby’s 3rd ministry the only one with a majority)
Who was Prime Minister from 1858-59?
Lord Derby
Who was Prime Minister from 1859-65?
Lord Palmerston
What was the ruling coalition from 1859-65?
Whig-Peelite and Liberals
Who was Prime Minister from 1865-66?
Lord Russell
What was the ruling coalition from 1865-66?
Whigs, Peelites, Liberals and Radicals
What was the chief concern of both of Lord Palmerston’s Prime Ministries?
Foreign policy
What did Palmerston do in domestic politics in his 2nd ministry?
Blocked all reform
Who did Russell hand over leadership of the Liberal Party upon his retirement in 1866?
Gladstone
What was the main achievement of Lord Derby’s 3rd ministry?
Passed the Second Reform Act in 1867
Who was Prime Minister from 1866-68?
Lord Derby
Who did Lord Derby leave as PM after his 1868 retirement (for a brief period)?
Benjamin Disraeli
What did the Conservatives realise by the 1850s that they would have to do?
Abandon Protectionism in order to attract industry and commerce
What valuable work was done within the Conservative Party in the 1850s?
Internal party reorganisation
