Gladstone reforms 1868 - 74 Flashcards
What happened to elections in 1872 and the motivation?
A secret ballot was introduced, which allowed better voters rights as they weren’t as easily intimidated
It was motivated by not wanting corruption and more efficiency.
The Tories couldn’t bribe others into voting for them
What happened to the civil service in 1870 and the motivation?
All mosts in the Home Civil service were made open to competitions through public examination, didn't include diplomatic and foreign Civil service was exempt. It was motivated by meritocracy and efficiency, the foreign CS didn't want a middle / working class promotion British abroad
What was the Licensing Act in 1872 and the motivation?
JPs were given the right to grant licenses to publications to fix open and closing times, and could check on the adulteration of beer
Motivation: Pressured by the UK alliance and the Band of Hope Union
What was the public reaction to the Licensing Act?
The UK alliance and the Band of Hope Union thought that it was too lenient and didn’t restrict pubs as much as expected.
Breweries and drinkers didn’t like having their hours cut short
No one liked it
What was the Universities Test Act in 1871 and the motivation?
Allowed non- Anglicans to teach of Oxbridge and Durham, and non - Anglicans could apply for scholarships and fellowships at those unis. Still had to be Christian
Motivated by progressive ideas, increasing efficiency and meritocracy
What was the Foresters Elementary Education Act in 1870 and the motivation?
The foundation of primary education
School boards were created for. areas with no schools to give education that was non religious. If there weren’t enough church schools, then a state one was made and funded by the government instead of the church. This was the ‘dual system’
Gladstone allowed a tax on the local areas to tax people to allow for free seats for students who couldn’t pay the fees for school.
Motivation - Laissez faire, leave boards to control their education, meritocracy, allowing even poor students seats
What was the Criminal Law Amendment Act in 1871 and the motivation?
Imitation and picketing was illegal in strikes
Motivated by laissez - faire so that people made their own choices
What was the Trade Unions Act in 1871 and the motivation?
Legalised trade unions, and they got legal protection and could protect their funds
Motivated by pressure groups and liberal ideas.
What was the Supreme Court of Judicature Act in 1873 and the motivation?
Abolished the 7 courts, such as divorce and admiralty into 1 court system split into criminal and civil
Motivated by efficient because it was more cost effective
What was the Army Regulation Act in 1871 and the motivation?
The army increased from 200 - 497,000 soldiers and split the country into military districts
Motivated by efficiency and streamlining costs
What was the Martini Henry Rifle?
It was a gun that was more effective and effect in firing, so could keep up with other countries.
What was the Attack on Privilege in 1871 and the motivation? (Abolish of purchase)
Any high position in the Army was based on merit to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Only exception was that he Commander in Chief had to be royal by the Queens request
What was motivated by the want for meritocracy?
Civil Service
Abolish of purchase
What was motivated by increasing army efficiency?
Army Regulation Act
Creation of the Martini Henry Rifle
Increase army size
What was motivated by laissez - faire?
Foresters Educations Act
Criminal Law Amendment Act
