Diraeli as leader as conservatives + Derby during wilderness era 1841-74 Flashcards
when did Disraeli become leader of the conservatives?
seen as leader since 1851 by officialy after Lord Derby retired in 1868. also PM form feb to dec 1868
when was Disraelis second ministry?
ministry, between 1874 and 1880, that Disraeli was
able to oversee a substantial series of reforms.
what is the view that Disraeli believed in One-nation Conservatism?
Disraeli put emphasised unity between classes, where the Party would represent the interests of all the electorate. including industrial WC as they had been franchised in 1867
what is the view that Disraeli was an opportunist?
Disraeli had a carefully worked out set of political beliefs, arguing that his main concern was his own and his
party’s advantage
what is the view that Disraeli believed in aristocratic paternalism?
helping WC patronisingly out of moral duty but UC should keep control. b ridge gap between rich & poor
why did the conservatives lose the 1868 general election
- Gladstone (liberal) spoke all over the country to campaign where as Disraeli (conservative) only sent printed address to his constituents
- Disraeli did not target new WC electorate
- liberals promised to disestablish CoE in Ireland so won WC and non-conformist support
what did Disraeli and conservatives for while in opposition the Gladstone and liberals from 1868 to 1874?
adapt and modernise the party focusing on party organisations:
- NUCCA set up in 1867 to appeal the party to WC
- Conservative Central Office was established in 1870, to improve propaganda and the quality of candidates.
how did Disraeli speeches attack the Liberal gov?
attack Gladstone and his lack of social reform + un popular reform i.e licesing + plays on one-nation conservatism
when were Disraeli most famous speeches in opposition to the liberals?
Manchester - april 1872
crystal palace - june 1872
