Formation Of The Liberal Party

Question 1

When was the liberal party introduced?

Answer 1

1859

Question 2

Where did the meeting take place to create the liberal party take place?

Answer 2

Willis’ room in London

Question 3

Who was present at the meeting take place to create the liberal party take place?

Answer 3

Whig magnates, Peelites, radicals, Whigs

Question 4

How many were present at the meeting take place to create the liberal party take place?

Answer 4

274 MPs

Question 5

What happened with Palmerston and Russell at the meeting?

Answer 5

They made up and agreed to work together to further the party

Question 6

Why was Gladstone not at the meeting?

Answer 6

He was annoyed that he wasn’t thought of being important enough to be asked to speak at the meeting

Question 7

What did Gladstone do after the meeting?

Answer 7

For 1 week he debated whether to join the Conservatives again or the Liberals. He chose the liberals after being offered the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer

Question 8

Who constituted the liberal party?

Answer 8

Mostly country gentlemen
25% have a close relation to someone in the House of Lords
10% Anglican clergy
30 - 35% had business connections (bankers, merchants and few textile factory owners)
25% were lawyers

Question 9

What denomination was the Liberal party?

Answer 9

Mostly Anglican

In 1860’s there were 30-40 non conformists

Question 10

Where were the Liberals not well liked?

Answer 10

Home Counties and rural areas like Lincolnshire

Question 11

What power did the Monarch have now?

Answer 11

Less power after GRA because it made it slightly more democratic
Monarchy was ridiculed and unpopular
Monarchy didn’t influence decisions and laws, could only advise
Someone can consent on behalf of the Monarch