Great reform act Flashcards
1
Q
how did people try top convince
A
petitions with 8000 sent to parliament
rejected
call for people to not pay taxes
2
Q
great reform act
A
tried 3 times to get through
house of lords did not want it
passed 3rd time
3
Q
great reform act clauses
A
56 small MPs lose right
London and other large towns given more MPs
people who earn 150 A YEAR CAN VOTE
4
Q
good?
A
only benefited the rich as poor still couldnt vote
1 in 7 men could vote
not really representation
proved change was possible
