Gladstone's first ministry

Question 1

What did G privately say his ‘mission’ was during this ministry?

Answer 1

‘To pacify Ireland’

Question 2

In which election was the disestablishment of the Irish Church become a key issue

Answer 2

1868

Question 3

When did G set to work on Irish Church and land reforms

Answer 3

1869-70

Question 4

What is the difference between social and constitutional reform

Answer 4

Social reforms are changes that affect the way people live together. The main areas of social reform in the late 19th century were housing, education, poor law and welfare benefits and later healthcare

Constitutional reform involves changes in the way the country is governed. This includes parliamentary reform, but also changes to other parts of govt, alterations in their power and changes in their relationships

Question 5

What are voluntary organisations

Answer 5

Organisations set up by people on their own initiative and money

Question 6

What were rates

Answer 6

Tax payments made to local authorities based on the value of land or houses

Question 7

Who introduced the 1870 Education Act

Answer 7

William Forster