Further Reform 1852-1870 Flashcards
What were changing Tory attitudes post 1852?
Increased number of new Tory’s who recognised the benefits of reform for their party
What was one major reason for changing Tory attitudes?
Between 1832-1852, the Tory’s were only in power for 7 years
What was the population growth between 1821-1851?
24 million to 31 million, increased number of men didn’t have the vote
When did Lord Russel propose his first reform bill, and what did it propose?
1852, the reduction of property qualifications from £10 to £6
How many bills did Lord Russel propose for reform?
3 - 1852, 1854 and 1860 (all rejected)
What was the Conservative Bill of 1859 and why did it fail?
All borough qualifications would also be applicable to counties, upset the Whigs who were in power
Who was in prime minster between 1859-1865, and what issues did he cause?
Lord Palmerston, was very anti-reform
Who upset Lord Palmerston in 1858, and what did he do?
Birmingham Mp John Bright made speeches pushing for reform - forced to apologise
How did the American civil war increase demand for reform in the 1860s?
The block of cotton exports to Britain caused economic distress in the textile industry - Lancashire, 350,000 lost employment
What did the Reform Union and Reform League demand for after 1865?
Votes for all men, secret ballots
What was the major difference between then reform league and reform union?
Reform league - middle class support ( personal links with MPs and increased funding), Reform Union - working class support ( widespread support )
Why were both the reform Union and league effective?
Used peaceful protests instead of a radical approach
What happened in 1865 aiding opportunity for reform?
Death of Lord Palmerston
Who proposed a reform bill in 1866?
William Gladstone
What was Galdstone’s Reform Bill (1866)?
£10 property qualifications dropped to £7 in boroughs, £50 property qualifications dropped to £14 in counties
