The Great Reform Act

Question 1

Why did the Parliament pass the Great Reform Act?

Answer 1

Riots

Question 2

When was The Great Reform Act passed?

Answer 2

1832

Question 3

What did the The Great Reform Act state?

Answer 3

• One in five men - those whose homes had a lease of £10 or more per year - got the vote
• Seats must be created for MPs in new industrial towns such as Birmingham
• Seats for MPs from rotten boroughs had to be removed

Question 4

Why were there mixed reactions towards the political changes?

Answer 4

• The middle class was happy about the changes, but the working class still could not vote.
• Elections were still held in public, so threats and bribery could still take place
• MPs were still not paid so many were still Upper-Class men and the country was still run by the rich.
• Women were still not allowed to vote