Gladstone and Disraeli Documentary Flashcards
1
Q
Name some of Disraeli’s books
A
Sybil, Coningsby
2
Q
Was Gladstone for the Great Reform Act of 1832?
A
No, at this point, he was a hard right Tory
3
Q
Had Gladstone supported slavery?
A
Yes
4
Q
Who took the lead of back bench anger at Peel’s passing of the Corn Laws?
A
Disraeli
5
Q
Who becomes the leader of the Conservative Party following Peel’s resignation?
A
Lord Derby
6
Q
When was Disraeli appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer?
A
1852, under Lord Derby’s ministry
7
Q
Who was sent to Corfu to look into the island’s financial affairs?
A
William Gladstone
8
Q
What was Gladstone’s nickname?
A
The People’s William
9
Q
When was Gladstone’s reform bill defeated?
A
1866
