liberal Tory reforms from 1822-30

Question 1

what were the Reduction of duties?
(economic)

Answer 1

Duties were removed on a number of items e.g. rum and
silk. In 1825, duties on coal were removed, as was window duty on small houses, which helped the working classes. This helped to stimulate trade and employment.

Question 2

what was The Reciprocity of Duties Act (1823)?
(economic)

Answer 2

allowed the government to negotiate trading terms with individual nations. These agreements reduced tariffs and increased trade.

Question 3

what were the Navigation Acts?
(economic)

Answer 3

originally passed in 1650 but were relaxed in 1823. As a result, trade to and from Britain’s colonies was permitted to use non-British shipping, charges made on port facilities were reduced and colonial trade restrictions were removed. The result was a free flow of trade.

Question 4

what was the Corn Law relaxation (1828)?
(economic)

Answer 4

A sliding scale was introduced on corn that imported into Britain i.e when English corn became more
expensive, tariffs were reduced, in an attempt to reduce the price of bread.

Question 5

what was the The Combination Act of 1824?
(social)

Answer 5

this repealed the 1799 and 1800 Acts, meaning that trade unions could be formed but made it illegal for them to use any form of force.The changes implemented by Peel helped to protect the workers’ rights against the expectations of their employers.

Question 6

what were the legal reforms?
(social)

Answer 6

the penal code was reformed:
- The death penalty was abolished for over 180 offences.
- Juries were made aware of their responsibilities during a trial.
- The whole penal system became more humane and tolerant.
prisons were improved:
- The Gaols Act (1823) was passed.
- Gaols were set up in every county and major town.
- Prisons were to be inspected by magistrates on an annual basis.
- Prison discipline, medical and educational facilities were to be standardised.
- Gaolers were to be paid.

Question 7

what was the Metropolitan Police Force act 1829?
(social)

Answer 7

introduced the police force, it allowed for 3,000 paid officers in an attempt to reduce crime. it had a significant impact on reducing the crime rate in London and so many
other areas across England would establish their own forces during the 1800s.