Salisbury Conservative, 1886-92 Flashcards
When was Salisbury for the first time in government?
1886-92
What caused the Liberal Party to split and therefore the Conservative Party, under the rule of Salisbury, to enter parliament in 1886?
The Home Rule Bill
What other factors contributed to the Liberal Party declining and therefore the Conservative Party dominating?
1) The divide between imperialists and anti-imperialists
2) Tensions between the laissez-faire Liberals and the Liberal in favour of stronger social reform
How did the 1884 Franchise Act influence Salisbury’s domestic policies?
The act changed the composition of the electorate, increasing the amount of working-class voters, which meant that Salisbury had to cater to their needs
What domestic policies did Salisbury pass?
1) Local Government Act, 1890
2) Reforms in education
3) Housing of the Working class Act, 1890
4) The Allotment Act and Smallholdings Act, 1892
Who did Salisbury appoint in 1887 as the Secretary for Ireland?
His nephew, Balfour
What did Balfour introduce to Ireland in 1887, and what did it do?
The Land Act, it allowed for further rent review
What did Balfour introduce that gave police and magistrates special powers to deal with trouble makers?
A new Crimes Act
What did Balfour do in 1890?
He relaxed the crimes act and tried to inject a rescue plan to deal with the distress and unemployment by introducing a Public Works.
What did the Public Works of 1890 do?
A Congested districts Board was set up that gave grants for industrial development in overpopulated western areas, light railways were constructed opening up remote parts of the country.
What did Balfour do in 1891?
Set aside £33m to guarantee tenants’ loans for buying land
