Lord Liverpool's Government - Reactionary? Flashcards
1
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Repressive Policies = Reactionary
Why?
A
- gov acted in a harsh manner
- repressive policies designed to resist change
- an attempt to keep the lower classes in ‘their place’
- examples = suspension of Habaes Corpus 1817, Siz Acts 1819, Peterloo Massacre 1819
2
Q
Elitism = Reactionary
Why?
A
- Liverpool insisted and supported measures designed to benefit the small elite groups/classes which were detrimental to the masses
- examples = Corn Laws 1815, Abolition of the Income Tax 1816
3
Q
Liverpool’s refusal to make concessions = reactionary
Why?
A
- always stuck with the aristocratic view of government
- despite the push for parliamentary reform and protests, no concessions were made
- clamped down on those who publicly demanded reform
- political system encourages a reactionary environment as the interests of the gov and all politicians were the narrow interests of the landed elite. No reforming outlook
- example - Peterloo Massacre 1819, Corn Laws 1815
4
Q
The Peterloo Massacre - Reactionary
Why?
A
Far from condemning the local authorities for losing control and the use of excessive force during the
Peterloo Massacre, senior ministers actually praised them.
