Conservative Party Transformation 1834-1846

Question 1

how did conservative party begin

Answer 1

Tories lost December 1832, conservatives set up
won July 1841
whilst in opposition, support whigs to prevent whigs + radicals forming a relationship, create divisions in whigs, win over mod whigs and ultra Tories, appeal to middle classes

Question 2

1834 Tamsworth Manifesto

Answer 2

newspapers
appealed to newly enfranchised middle class
backed 1832 Reform Act
accepts moderate reform necessary
reassured traditional Tories

Question 3

response to finance, admin, economy 1841-1846

Answer 3

focus on economy, society fix itself
no "social policy"
1842 "Free Trade" budget - Income Tax + Export Duty
Bank Charter Act 1844
Companies Act 1844
Corn law repeal 1846

Question 4

why repeal corn laws

Answer 4

step towards free trade (1842 budget convinced peel)
Irish Potato Famine
Anti-Corn Law League

Question 5

peel WAS a genuine refirmer because

Answer 5

maintain stability, small reforms over time
could’ve blocked Mines act or 1844 Factory Act
sensitive to needs of poor
no social policy but made some reforms
commission into public health
backed previous legislation party was against

Question 6

peel WAS NOT a genuine reformer because

Answer 6

reluctant, forced to to avoid radical reform
resisted change to poor law amendment act
didnt want working hours cut as economic impact
only 1 inspector to enforce mines act even after shocking report
no legislation after public health commission
backed catholic emancipation to avoid revolution