Gladstone Liberal, 1865-74

Question 1

When was Gladstone’s First Ministry?

Answer 1

1865-74

Question 2

What parliamentary reforms did Gladstone pass in his First Ministry?

Answer 2

1) The Second Reform Act, 1867

2) The Ballot Act, 1872

Question 3

What did the 1867 Second Reform Act do?

Answer 3

• Increased the number of voters from 1.2 million to 2.5 million
• Greatest increase in voters occurred in the boroughs, where skilled workers had the vote for the first time

Question 4

What did the Ballot Act of 1872 do?

Answer 4

• Voters were free to choose their candidate using the ballot box
• Decreased intimidation at polls

Question 5

What social reforms did Gladstone Pass in his First Ministry?

Answer 5

1) The Forster Education Act, 1870
2) Army Enlistment Act, 1870
3) Entry into Civil Service Through Competitive Exams
4) Cardwell’s act ending the purchase of commissions, 1871
5) Trade Union Act, 1871
6) Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1871
7) Licensing Act, 1872

Question 6

What were Gladstone’s foreign issues during his First Ministry?

Answer 6

1) Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1
2) Russia and the Black Sea Clauses, 1870-1
3) The settling of the Alabama dispute, 1872

Question 7

How did Gladstone try to help Ireland during his First Ministry?

Answer 7

1) The Irish Church Act, 1869
2) The Irish Land Act, 1870
3) The Irish University Bill, 1873