Peels Fall As PM Flashcards
How did previous unpopular policies effect Peels fall as PM?
. Memories of unpopular policies e.g. Catholic Emancipation-meant that many backbench MPs did not trust him and as a result stopped supporting him
How did Peel not representing the interests of the party effect his fall as PM?
. Peel was prioritising industry, trade and commerce and not agriculture.
. Peel not supporting agriculture turned much of the landed interest away from him and they shifted their support to those who cared about agriculture e.g. Disraeli.
How did Peel not supporting the church effect his fall as PM?
. Peels may oath grant was seen as a betrayal of the Church of England and prodastants in favour of Catholics.
. Most Tory MPs were against this as the were ultra Torys and Prodestants.
How did his style of leadership effect his fall as PM?
. His style of leadership was resented, he failed to communicate effectively with his party.
. His apparel contempt for party supporters also gained him negative views.
How did stronger rivals effect Peels fall as PM?
. Lord Darby and Disraeli were effective at taking Peel to pieces in the commons and both were well respected.
