Chapter 20

Question 1

When was the 2nd reform act and who passed it

Answer 1

1867 and Disraeli

Question 2

how much did the electorate increase by?

Answer 2

1.2m to 2.5m (1/3 of male population)

Question 3

How many people were part of the Reform league

Answer 3

60,000 working class

Question 4

when was the reform union

Answer 4

1864 and middle class

Question 5

which area was over represented e.g. 10,000=2MPs= 400,000

Answer 5

rural areas (counties)

Question 6

when was the Conservative National Union created?

Answer 6

1867

Question 7

when was the Liberal Federation created?

Answer 7

1877

Question 8

How many more newspapers were sold in 1830 vs 1870

Answer 8

30x more

Question 9

when was the bill that scrapped paper tax

Answer 9

1861

Question 10

where was Gladstone educated?

Answer 10

Eaton and Oxford

Question 11

what did Matthews argue that Gladstone was?

Answer 11

an idealist

Question 12

what did Shannon argue that Gladstone was?

Answer 12

an opportunist

Question 13

which concept did Gladstone believe in?

Answer 13

Self Help

Question 14

what did Gladstone do as Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Answer 14

Income tax lowered and peaceful foreign policy

Question 15

when was the Endowed Schools Act?

Answer 15

1869

Question 16

When were the Foster’s education Act and Married Woman’s Property act

Answer 16

1870

Question 17

1873?

Answer 17

Judicature Act

Question 18

why was Disraeli different from the liberals?

Answer 18

Blake said that he ‘established the tradition that opposition should oppose the government’

Question 19

what did Conservatives believe in?

Answer 19

emphasised englishness, the constitution and social reform

Question 20

Why did the liberals lose the 1874 election?

Answer 20

Conservatives offered a united nation, G’s social reforms made every person affected badly, conservative’s organisation, weak foreign policy

Question 21

who did Disraeli marry?

Answer 21

Mary Anne Lewis (+12yrs) and payed majority of debts but still had them

Question 22

what religion was Disraeli?

Answer 22

Christian but of jewish dissent- had an STD

Question 23

what did Machin say about Disraeli?

Answer 23

“Disraeli never took up and pursued a party which might not aid his political interest.”

Question 24

what social reform was passed in 1874?

Answer 24

Factory Act- women and children go from 10.5hr to 10hr day and half day Saturday

Question 25

What acts were passed in 1875? (6)

Answer 25

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)

Question 26

which acts passed in 1876? (3)

Answer 26

Rivers Pollution Act,
Merchant Shipping Act and
Education Act

Question 27

what act was passed in 1878?

Answer 27

factory Act ( inspections for small workshops)

Question 28

what was the liberals surplus on gov spending in 1874

Answer 28

£6million

Question 29

what was the conservatives debt in 1880?

Answer 29

£8million

Question 30

who concentrated on more institutional reforms rather than social?

Answer 30

Gladstone and the liberals

Question 31

which act reversed Gladstone’s 1872 Licensing Act?

Answer 31

1874 Intoxicating Liquors Act

Question 32

Which Act from the conservatives stopped rituals taking place in Anglican churches, which Gladstone strongly disapproved of?

Answer 32

1874 Public Worship Regulation Bill

Question 33

What did Disraeli say about Gladstone’s public speaking?

Answer 33

“wholly inexcusable in a man who was a statesman”

Question 34

What did both Disraeli and Gladstone want for the new electorate.

Answer 34

To educate the new voters rather than fighting for public opinion

Question 35

when was the abolition of religious exams and comp exams for civil service introduced?

Answer 35

1871

Question 36

when was trade union and criminal law amendment act passed

Answer 36

1871

Question 37

when was the licensing and public health act

Answer 37

1872

Question 38

when was the secret ballot act?

Answer 38

1872