Pressure Main Reason For Reform (16) Flashcards
Who was the key middle class reformer who was part of the Anti Corn League?
Richard Cobden
Who wished to extend the franchise in 1864?
National Reform Union
What did the National Reform Union campaign for? (3)
Universal male suffrage
Equal distribution of seats
A secret ballot
What pressure group was set up in 1865?
The reform league
Which MPs supported the reform league?
John Bright
Gladstone
When did The Hyde park riots occur?
July 1866
200,000 protesters camped for 3 days
What rule was used to limit the franchise and exclude workers?
Had to own property worth £10 at least
How much did you need to earn to become an MP?
£600 a year
How many MP’s were middle class?
14/103
How many people could vote in Leeds?
5000/125,000
When was public voting banned?
1872
How much of the male population could vote?
18%
How many new boroughs were there that exposed new issues for health/education?
42
When was the first liberal bill? Who was it proposed by?
March 1866
Gladstone
What did the Liberal Bill aim to do? How many people would this help?
Borough qualification to be reduced to £7
Would help 200,000
