Chapter 20 Flashcards
When was the 2nd reform act and who passed it
1867 and Disraeli
how much did the electorate increase by?
1.2m to 2.5m (1/3 of male population)
How many people were part of the Reform league
60,000 working class
when was the reform union
1864 and middle class
which area was over represented e.g. 10,000=2MPs= 400,000
rural areas (counties)
when was the Conservative National Union created?
1867
when was the Liberal Federation created?
1877
How many more newspapers were sold in 1830 vs 1870
30x more
when was the bill that scrapped paper tax
1861
where was Gladstone educated?
Eaton and Oxford
what did Matthews argue that Gladstone was?
an idealist
what did Shannon argue that Gladstone was?
an opportunist
which concept did Gladstone believe in?
Self Help
what did Gladstone do as Chancellor of the Exchequer?
Income tax lowered and peaceful foreign policy
when was the Endowed Schools Act?
1869
When were the Foster’s education Act and Married Woman’s Property act
1870
1873?
Judicature Act
why was Disraeli different from the liberals?
Blake said that he ‘established the tradition that opposition should oppose the government’
what did Conservatives believe in?
emphasised englishness, the constitution and social reform
Why did the liberals lose the 1874 election?
Conservatives offered a united nation, G’s social reforms made every person affected badly, conservative’s organisation, weak foreign policy
who did Disraeli marry?
Mary Anne Lewis (+12yrs) and payed majority of debts but still had them
what religion was Disraeli?
Christian but of jewish dissent- had an STD
what did Machin say about Disraeli?
“Disraeli never took up and pursued a party which might not aid his political interest.”
what social reform was passed in 1874?
Factory Act- women and children go from 10.5hr to 10hr day and half day Saturday
What acts were passed in 1875? (6)
Artisans Dwelling Act (slums), Public health Act (drains, sewers and water supply), Sale of Food and Drugs Act, Agricultural Holdings Act, Employers+ Workmen Act, Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act (PICKETING LEGALISED)
which acts passed in 1876? (3)
Rivers Pollution Act,
Merchant Shipping Act and
Education Act
what act was passed in 1878?
factory Act ( inspections for small workshops)
what was the liberals surplus on gov spending in 1874
£6million
what was the conservatives debt in 1880?
£8million
who concentrated on more institutional reforms rather than social?
Gladstone and the liberals
which act reversed Gladstone’s 1872 Licensing Act?
1874 Intoxicating Liquors Act
Which Act from the conservatives stopped rituals taking place in Anglican churches, which Gladstone strongly disapproved of?
1874 Public Worship Regulation Bill
What did Disraeli say about Gladstone’s public speaking?
“wholly inexcusable in a man who was a statesman”
What did both Disraeli and Gladstone want for the new electorate.
To educate the new voters rather than fighting for public opinion
when was the abolition of religious exams and comp exams for civil service introduced?
1871
when was trade union and criminal law amendment act passed
1871
when was the licensing and public health act
1872
when was the secret ballot act?
1872
