Leading up to 1832 Reform Act Flashcards

1
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When did the Napoleonic Wars start?

A

1793

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2
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How long did the Napoleonic Wars last?

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22 years

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3
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When were the Corn Laws enacted?

A

1815

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4
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What was the purpose of the Corn Laws?

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To keep the price of home grown wheat high because of the threat of foreign imports.

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5
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What were the Combination Acts?

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Laws to stop the formation of trade unions

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6
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When were the Combination Acts passed?

A

1799-1800

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7
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What happened on 16th August 1819 in Manchester?

A

Peterloo Massacre

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8
Q

What does Bastille Day celebrate and what date is it?

A

The French Revolution 14 July

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9
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Which Whig politician is most famous for speaking out against the French Revolution?

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Edmund Burke

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10
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How many bills were introduced into parliament between the years 1830-1832 to initiate political reform?

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3

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11
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Who resigned from the Tory Party in 1827?

A

Lord Liverpool

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12
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Who became the leader of the Tories from 1827?

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Lord Wellington

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13
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Who died on 26th June 1830?

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George IV

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14
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What caused the Tory Party to split into ‘liberals’ and ‘ultras’?

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The issue of catholic emancipation

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15
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Which party was (mostly) in power between 1832 and 1841?

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The Whigs

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16
Q

Give 2 long term reasons why the Reform Act of 1832 was passed. 2 marks

A

Influence of French Revolution, American War of Independence, Enlightenment, Industrialisation, creation of the middle class, industrial working class, government repression

17
Q

Give 2 short term reasons why the Reform Act of 1832 was passed. 2 marks

A

Tory party split, Catholic Emancipation, death of George IV, accession of William IV, threat of 50 Whig peers, Bristol riots, Swing riots.

18
Q

What happened in November 1831 over the course of 3 nights?

A

Bristol Riots