Duke of Wellington

Question 1

What was the Duke of Wellington’s background?

Answer 1

Anglo-Irish, his farther was an Earl not considered Irish
Elected to the Irish Parliament at age 20
Knighted 1804
Made Duke of Wellington 1814 after Napoleon abdication.

Question 2

How did Wellington push Catholic Emancipation?

Answer 2

He used his influence with the Ultra-Tories and king to push catholic emancipation.

Question 3

When did Wellington become Prime Minister?

Answer 3

1828-1830

Question 4

When did Catholic Emancipation get passed?

Answer 4

1829

Question 5

What happened as a result of Catholic Emancipation?

Answer 5

Led to splits between Tories and real resentment for the Duke.

• Ultra Tories felt betrayed
• Liberal Tories resented his authoritatism, anti-liberal views

Question 6

What happened on 2nd Nov 1830 in House of Commons?

Answer 6

DoW refused any reform and made a harsh anti reform stance.

Question 7

What happened in a response to House of Commons speech?

Answer 7

When DoW refused any reform, it led to huge protest and riots around England.

He was forced to resign