GREAT REFORM ACT Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
why was it passed
A
Peterloo massacre
- Thomas Attwood formed the BPU (signed by 8,000) said that anyone who paid tax should vote (was rejected)
2
Q
new government and new king
A
- 1830 the conservatives were voted out -> new wig party led by earl grey
- new king
3
Q
wh rioted for the reform (change in policy)
A
1831 the house of commons passed the reform bills BUT not the house of lords
1832 great reform passed by the lords
4
Q
features of the reform act
A
- reorganised the boroughs and the counties
- changed who was entitled to vote
- rotten boroughs lost their MP’s but some gained
- franchise extended
- home owners who paid more than 10 pound a year
5
Q
how much change did it bring
A
- more change was wanted
- led to Chartism
- no secret ballot
- women couldnt vote
- extended to middle class men who voted for future change
