Disraeli Conservative, 1874-80

Question 1

When was Disraeli’s First Ministry?

Answer 1

1874-80

Question 2

What social reforms did Disraeli pass?

Answer 2

1) Artisans’ Dwelling Act, 1875
2) Public Health Act, 1875
3) Rivers Pollution Act, 1875
4) Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875
5) Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875
6) Employers and Workmen Act, 1875
7) Factory Acts, 1874 + 1878
8) Merchant Shipping Act, 1876
9) Lord Sandon’s Education Act, 1876

Question 3

What foreign issues was Disraeli concerned with in the years 1874-80?

Answer 3

1) The Eastern Crisis, 1875-7
2) The Conference at Constantinople, 1876
3) The Treaty of Berlin, 1878
4) South Africa and the Zulu War, 1877-9
5) Egypt and the Suez Canal, 1875
6) British India, 1878-9