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1G Challenge and Transformation: Britain, c1851–1964

The Second Reform Act, Gladstone and Disraeli

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Recall questions on the Second Reform Act of 1867 and Disraeli's reasons for it, the principles of Gladstonian Liberalism and Disraelian Conservatism, each party's support base and the Redistribution Act of 1885.

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Key term

Why did Disraeli support the 1867 Reform Act?

Key term

What two emphases shaped Disraeli's modern Conservatism?

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What was 'One Nation' social reform in Disraelian Conservatism?

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  1. 1

    Which government passed the Second Reform Act of 1867?

    Model answer

    The Earl of Derby's minority Conservative government; Disraeli, as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the Commons, steered the bill through (he became Prime Minister only in February 1868).

  2. 2

    What franchise changes did the Second Reform Act of 1867 introduce?

    Model answer

    It extended the borough franchise to all male householders and lodgers paying £10 annual rent

  3. 3

    By how much did the 1867 Reform Act change the size of the electorate?

    Model answer

    It approximately doubled the electorate from around 1.4 million to 2.5 million voters

  4. 4

    Why did Disraeli support the 1867 Reform Act?

    Model answer

    Partly to outmanoeuvre the Liberals and demonstrate Conservative willingness to trust the working classes

  5. 5

    When did William Gladstone serve as Prime Minister?

    Model answer

    Four times: 1868-1874, 1880-1885, 1886, and 1892-1894

  6. 6

    What two emphases shaped Disraeli's modern Conservatism?

    Model answer

    Social reform and imperialism

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