robert peels 1st ministry Flashcards
from 1832-41 what did peel do as leader of the tory party?
in opposition to the Whigs, so focused his attention on building a new Conservative Party.
how long was Peel’s First Ministry?
100 days between December 1834 and April
1835.
what was the Litchfield House Compact?
Whigs, Irish Repeal Party and the Radicals come together to hinder the achievements of the Tory party during peels 100 day ministry.
what was the only success of peels first ministry despite the litchfeild house compact?
tamworth manifesto - extended electoral support (MC) + catalyst for changing the Tory Party into the Conservative Party.
what was the aims of the tamworth manifesto?
- appealed to MC
- accepted the 1832 Reform Act as “a final and
irrevocable settlement - moderate reform was necessary, promised “the correction of proved abuses and the redress of real grievances”.
- rejected the idea of further steps towards broader democracy.
- assured traditional Tories about his commitment to protecting
property and the interests of the Church of England.
how important was the tamworth manifesto?
turned the party into consevative by showing willingness to implement moderate change + survival of party after 1832 by gaining MC support.
what was the bedchamber crisis?
peel wanted to replace the ladies of the bedchamber (wives of Whigs appointed by Melbourn) to show that the queen supported him as MP but she refused in loyalty to Melbourn.
