Reasons For The 1832 Reform Act Flashcards
When did the napoleonic wars start
18th May 1803
How long did the napoleonic wars last
23 years
When were the corn laws enacted?
1815 and 1846
What was the purpose of the corn laws?
Enhanced the profits and political power associated with land ownership. Raised food prices and costs of living for the public.
What were the combination acts?
Forbade trade unions and societies for the purpose of political reform.
When were the combination acts passed?
12 July 1799
What happened on 16th august 1819 in Manchester ?
The peterloo masacre
What does Bastille day celebrate and what date is it?
14th July - celebrating the storming of the Castile prison
Which Whig politician is most famous for speaking out against the French Revolution ?
Edmund Burke
How many bills were introduced into parliament between 1830-1832 to initiate political reform?
3
Who resigned from the Tory party in 1827?
George canning
Who became the leader of the toriles from 1827 ?
Lord Wellington
Who died on 26th June 1830
King george iv
What caused the Tory part to split into ‘liberals’ and ‘ultras’ ?
The catholic emancipation act
Which party was mostly in power between 1832 and 1841?
Whigs
