Metropolitan Politics Flashcards
What happened between the liberal rule of 1906-1914?
Imperialism declined as a political topic, as liberals wanted to stay away from colonial conflict and excessive colonialism associated with the right wing. The continuance of empire was not questioned
In what administration did Imperialism decline as a political topic?
Liberal rule of 1906-14
When had General Gordon died?
January 1885
What happened in January 1885?
General Gordon died
What did one member of parliament say about Gladstone after the Gordon’s affair?
‘That Anti-Christ whose advent was foretold as the prelude of the end of the world’
Why did one parliament member say ‘That Anti-Christ whose advent was foretold as the prelude of the end of the world’?
This was said about Gladstone after the Gordon’s affair
What did one member of the press say about Gladstone’s name universally after the Gordon’s affair?
His name was ‘held up to execrations (curse) this day wherever the English language is spoken’
What was the impact of the press saying that Gladstone’s name was ‘held up to execrations (curse) this day wherever the English language is spoken’?
Showed that the countries dedication to imperialism was greater than that of Gladstone’s but this reaction can be said because it was a murdered hero
What was passed in 1884?
Reform Act
When was the reform act passed?
1884
What was the 1884 Reform Acts?
Increased voting rights
What made people more politically aware?
1870 Education Act
1867: Extension of voting
1884: Reforms Act
What was the impact of:
1870 Education Act
1867: Extension of voting
1884: Reforms Act
Made people more politically aware
What happened in 1867?
Extension of vote
When was there an extension of the vote?
1867