Earl Grey

Question 1

When did Early Grey become Prime Minster?

Answer 1

Nov 1830-July 1834

Question 2

What did he try to do to improve voting?

Answer 2

Forced a reform act to help improve voting and to help keep Whigs in power.

Question 3

What did the Whigs want?

Answer 3

Modest reform and they were backed by m/c merchants and aristocrats

Question 4

What were some of the building extra-parliamentary pressure during his time?

Answer 4

1. In 1812, Hampden Club was established by John Cartwright in London to begin linking w/c to m/c with reform.
2. Increased literacy rate due to Sunday School movement, this helped politicize the w/c.

Question 5

Who were the BPU?

Answer 5

Birmingham Political Union, was an influential, m/c reform association 1829.

Led by Thomas Attwood; non-violent, good speaker.

Question 6

What were the Working Class priorities during 1829-32?

Answer 6

1. Anti-slavery campaign
2. 10hr Campaign
3. War of Unstamped Pass
4. Trade Unionism
5. Reform Bill did not help w/c, therefore it shifted focus.