growth of democracy 1850-1928 Flashcards
1
Q
in 1850 roughly what fraction of the british adults could vote?
A
1/6th
2
Q
who could vote in 1928?
A
all british adults
3
Q
who was the 1867 reform act passed by?
A
benjamin disraeli
4
Q
why was the 1867 reform act passed?
A
partly as an attempt to “dish the whigs” as disraeli put it - the tories gad been out of power for many years and were trying to win votes
