Timed essay practice 27/3 - development of political parties

Question 1

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

What can the Second Reform Act be seen as a catalyst for?

Answer 1

The era of Gladstone and Disraeli and for many of the reforms that took place.

Question 2

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

Who won the 1868 election and won a larger majority?

Answer 2

Gladstone won the 1868 election called by Disraeli, and the Liberals under Gladstone gained an even larger majority.

Question 3

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Why did Gladstone win the 1868 election?

Answer 3

Disraeli had campaigned too easily. Gladstone had realised that the new voters had to be won over and made a series of speeches to mass audiences across the country – understands the need for modern campaigning – which the Second Reform Act helped to create.

Question 4

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

As with 1832, what did aftermath of the 1867 Act see?

Answer 4

Significant steps in the development of efficient party machines designed to locate and persuade potential voters.

Had a big influence on Conservative organisation.

Question 5

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

What was set up in 1870 and under the leadership of who?

Answer 5

A Conservative Central Office was set up in 1870 in London, under the leadership of Sir John Gorst.

Question 6

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

What did the Conservative Central Office do?

Answer 6

This provided guidance to a wide network of local party organisations that were grouped into the National Union of Conservative Associations, formed in 1867. Attempt to appeal to new voters and helped nationally coordinate meetings.

Locally lots of social activities at a low cost.

Question 7

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

When was the National Union of Conservative Associations formed?

Answer 7

1867

Question 8

1867 WAS KEY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY ORGANISATION:

By 1877, how many local associations did the National Union of Conservative Associations have affiliated to it?

Answer 8

791 local associations affiliated to it

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