1832 Representation of the People Act Flashcards

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What was the pressure to pass the 1832 GRA?

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  • End of Napoleonic War revitalised the demand for reform
  • William IV - crowned in 1830 who was open to reform
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Why was the Whig parties determination to achieve reform the most important application of pressure?

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  • Persuaded the king that reform would resolve tensions
  • Yet Bill was blocked, Whigs resigning - led to an unpopular Tory gov which forced the king to accept reform to achieve peace
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What did the 1832 GRA do?

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Men owning properties valued at £10 gained the vote
- Yet, those who had previously voted under the 40-shilling qualification retained their vote

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What was the impact?

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  • Increased electorate from 435,000 to 810,000
  • Yet, plural voting continued - still no working class and female citizens, dominated by the wealthy
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