Theme 2- changes in political Flashcards
when was economical reforms
1780
when was the great reform act
1832
what changed in 1780-1830
development of two party system mainly ideological
what did the tories want in 1790-1830
preserve status quo i.e powers of the monarch, strong on law and order and protection of property.
what did the whigs want in 1790-1830
more receptive of reform,reduce crown patronage abolish slavery
what were the causes for the changes in 1790-1830
leadersip-Pitt(tories and fox(whigs) influenced thsi significantly
electoral fortunes-tories dominated government
French Revolution – Clear differences emerge in views over American War of Independence and French Revolution.
what changed in 1830-46
ideological differences deepen whigs embrace more social policies
organisational changes too- great reform act means parties need to register voters to become more organised
why did the changes in 1830-46 happen
1832 reform act-recognises increased need to manage elections.
Whigs – Lichfield House Compact – alliance of Whigs, Radicals and Irish MPs formed to defeat Peel’s Conservative gov.
what was the lichfield house compact
whigs form an agreement to work with Irish and radical MPs
why did the Great reform act mean more organisation for parties
parties had to register tvoters
what caused the tories to divide even more in 1830-46
catholic emancipation
what clubs emerged due to the 1832 reform act
Carlton and whig reform clubs
what did the Tamworth manifesto do
promised reform of abuses but also to protect traditional institutions such as the church-popularised the term conservatives
what did the Litchfield house compact do
a deal between whigs, radical MPs and Irish MPS to work together against the conservative government
what did the tory Carlton club do
raised money, find and support candidates and ensure turnout