Reform Act/ Public Health Act Flashcards
1
Q
Who could vote before the reform act
A
Only the rich landowners and business owners could vote
2
Q
When was the reform act
A
1832
3
Q
Who were the votes extended to in the reform act
A
All male house owners in the country
Men who paid £10 or more in rent a year/ upper end of the working class
4
Q
How many people could now vote after the reform act
A
2millions votes rather than 1 million
However there were 7 million men in voting age
5
Q
When was the public health act
A
1875
6
Q
What was the public health act for
A
Try to improve public health and sanitation
7
Q
What was on the public health act
A
Improve sewer drainage
Remove rubbish from streets
Sanitary inspectors to ensure the laws and food housing water and hygiene
