Introdution

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

By the late 19th century, the idea of democracy evolved to become a well rooted value of the British political make-up. British parliament had undergone legislative changes that resulted in a wider electorate, reduction in corruption, and the government being held more accountable for their actions. However, for Britain to call herself the “cradle of modern democracy”, more changes were necessary.

Question 2

Factors

Answer 2

Historians argue that by 1900, Britain had taken great strides in democratic reform, whereas others argue that Britain still fell short of calling itself a democracy by this point and it would take a further leap of faith by the Conservative Government of 1928 before Britain could call itself a fully functioning democracy.

Question 3

Line of Argument

Answer 3

This essay will argue that by 1900, Britain though close to being democratic, still hadn’t achieved universal suffrage and was therefore unable to call itself a democracy