Politics In The 1800s Flashcards
1
Q
Who did the government represent in the 1800s?
A
The aristocracy.
2
Q
Who could be MPs?
A
Men who owned property.
3
Q
What percentage of the population could vote?
A
5%
4
Q
How many MPs did England have?
A
489 MPs.
5
Q
How many MPs did Ireland have?
A
100 MPs.
6
Q
What was the main aim of the great reform act?
A
To reduce power from the King and wealthy land owners who dominated parliament.
7
Q
What percentage of the population could vote after the Great Reform Act?
A
7.5%
8
Q
What were some of the things that the charter did?
A
More votes for every male over 21. Fairer with a secret ballot. Constituencies of equal size. No property qualification for MPs. Payment to MPs. Annually elected parliament.
9
Q
When was the Great Reform act made?
A
1832
