Disraelis 2nd ministry 1874-80 + election of 1874 & 80 Flashcards
why did the Conservatives win the 1874 General Election?
Disraeli made the party more attractive:
- attacked Gladstone & liberalism + lack of social reform
- targeted supporters who where alienated by Gladstones reforms
- promised more foreign policy
- promised to support traditional institutions i.e monarch, CoE
how many seats did the conservatives win in the 1874 election?
108 finally gaining a majority after the wilderness years
what was Disraelis factory (10hr) act of 1874?
(social)
- reduced working hours of women and young to 10hrs
- increased age children could work from 9 to 10
- it was a consolidation measure: combined previous acts to make it more efficient but did not make significant change (now 9hr movement active)
when was Disraelis factory act (10hr act) ?
(social)
1874
what was Disraelis Public Health Act, 1875?
(social)
furthered the 1848 act by making it compulsory for local authorities were to provide adequate sewerage, drainage and water supply.
when was Disraelis Public Health Act?
(social)
1875
what was Disraelis Artisans Dwellings Act, 1875?
(social)
- attempted to deal with slum housing
- gave Local authorities were given the power to buy up and demolish slum housing and replace
- however was not compulsory
- paternalism: aimed to elevate the people and their living standards
when was Disraelis Artisans Dwellings Act?
(social)
1875
what was Disraelis Conspiracy and Protection of property Act, 1875?
(social)
repealed the Liberals’ Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1871, which had prohibited picketing. allowed trade unions to strike with purpose
when was Disraelis Conspiracy and Protection of property Act?
(social)
1875
what was Disraelis Employers and Workmen Act, 1875?
(social)
no longer a criminal offence for workmen or their employers to break contract could still face punishment in civil court but could not be fined or imprisoned by criminal court.
when was Disraelis Employers and Workmen Act?
(social)
1875
what was Disraelis Lord Sandon’s Education Act, 1876?
(social)
forced local authorities to appoint attendance committees; children age 5 to 10 had to be in school (state of church dual system already established)
when was Disraelis Lord Sandon’s Education Act?
(social)
1876
how does Blake describe Disraelis social reform?
taken together, these reforms “constitute the biggest
instalment of social reform passed by any one government of the 19 th century”.
how did paul smith describe Disraelis social reform?
“much of the legislation was a pragmatic response to practical problems which both parties recognised, and might just as well have been passed by the Liberals”. +lack of reforms after 1876.
what was Disraelis Merchant Shipping Act, 1876?
(economic)
- prevent overloaded and poorly maintained ships.
- private members bill, from a liberal MP
- maximum load-line, known as a Plimsoll line, was to be marked on every ship.
when was Disraelis Merchant Shipping Act?
(economic)
1876
what was Disraelis Friendly Societies Act, 1875?
(economic)
establish the registration of societies members would be given financial support i.e pensions or benefits
when was Disraelis Friendly Societies Act?
(economic)
1875
what was Disraelis Public Worship Regulation Act, 1874?
(religious)
- restricted Roman Catholic practices in CoE
- some clergymen suffered prison sentences.
- modern Conservatism still linked to traditional Toryism.
when was Disraelis Public Worship Regulation Act?
(religious)
1874
why were the Conservatives defeated by the Liberals in the 1880 general election?
- circumstances i.e depression in 70s Disraeli had to chose between helping WC (paternalism) and protecting agricultural interests (his original supporters UC)
- no major reforms passed after 1876 ran out of steam
- Gladstone returned and revived the liberal party drawing WC support
- Disraeli became a Lord so lost his place in the commons and could not debate with Gladstone
- the liberals were organised than the conservatives
- the conservatives focused more on foreign policy than domestic issues
