Politics 1 Flashcards
1851-1885 (26 cards)
By 1886 how many MPs were from a middle class professional or industrial background?
2/3
In 1851 how many MPs had upper class connections?
75%
How much did it cost to be an MP in 1851?
£500
In 1951 how much of the population could vote?
7% (20% of the male population)
When did Disraeli write his book on poverty, titled ‘Sybil’?
1845
What was Gladstone’s three word mantra?
“Peace, retrenchment and reform”
Which 4 groups made up the liberal party before the Corn Laws split?
Whigs, liberals, radicals and peelites
When was the Great Reform Act?
1832
When was the Second Reform Act?
1867
How many men could vote following the 1867 Second Reform Act?
1/3
Who did the 1867 Second Reform Act impact?
1) Male householders over 21
2) Lodgers who paid £10 or more of rent annually
3) £12 tenants-in-will
What was a weakness of the 1867 Second Reform Act?
Over half of Britain’s population remained disenfranchised
What impact did the 1867 Second Reform Act have on election campaigns?
Candidates would need to implement a broader range of policy to combat new issues
When was the Secret Ballot Act?
1872
What did the 1872 Secret Ballot Act do?
Dismantled the electoral system of hustings and allowed for voters to vote privately
When was the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act?
1883
What did the 1883 Corrupt and Illegal Practices Act do?
Ensured all political parties had the same campaign budget and would also have to track their spending - limited bribery
When was the Third Reform Act?
1884
How many men could vote under the 1884 Third Reform Act?
5.5 million (around 60%)
How much did the 1884 Third Reform Act increase the franchise?
A 60% increase in England and a 230% increase in Ireland
When was the Redistribution of Seats Act?
1885
What did the 1885 Redistribution of Seats Act do?
Redistributed 142 seats and increased Scottish representation to 72 seats
When was Gladstone’s Midlothian Campaign?
1880
When was there violence in Hyde Park and why?
1866 - reform leagues meeting prevented
