Decline Of The Tories Flashcards
How long did it take canning to form a government
3 months
Who replaced canning as prime minister in 1827
Viscount Goderich
When did Wellington become prime minister
January 1828
What was the result of the 1798
Active union 1800, no Irish parliament and 100 MPs now go to London
When was the county Clare election
July 1828
Who decided to stand against MP Fitzgerald in election
Daniel O’connell
Despite O’connell winning by a huge majority, why was he not able to take seat
Because he was catholic
What was result of county Clare elections
Backlash in Ireland and a break down in British rule in Ireland
Why did Wellington want to pass the act
To preserve British rule in Ireland
When was Catholic emancipation act passed
April 1829
How many Tories voted against catholic emancipation
173
How many ways did the Tory gov split
3 ways
Ultra Tories, canningites and those loyal to Wellington and peel
When did king George IV die
June 1830
When was the poor harvest
1829 - 1830
When was the Captain Swing riots
1830
