ch 24.1 liberal reforms in gb and its empire. i. ways the br. gov’t and social welfare changed in...
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Ch 24.1
Liberal Reforms in GB and Its Empire
I. Ways the Br. gov’t and social welfare changed in the 1800s:A. Voting Restrictions- only property owners could
vote; bribes and intimidation were commonB. The Reform Bill of 1832- gave middle-class a
voice in gov’t C. Social and Economic change- working
conditions reform, slavery was abolished, steps toward free trade
D. Chartist Movement- universal male suffrage, secret ballot, equalized parliamentary representation
II. Policies of Disraeli and Gladstone:
A. Disraeli- focused on foreign affairs and expanding the Br. empire
B. Gladstone- concerned with domestic and financial affairs
III. Changes in Br. gov’t and social welfare in the 1900s:
A. Lords lost veto power
B. House of Commons members got salary
IV. Changes that occurred in the Br. Empire during the 1800s and 1900s:
A. Canada- 4 provinces w/ own legislatureB. Australia- penal colony; Aborigines were
pushed from land, died from new diseasesC. New Zealand- self gov’t, but disastrous for
Maori
Social and political Reforms of the 1800sINEQUALITIES HOW REMEDIED RESULTS & CHANGE
Restrictions on the right to hold office & vote
Horrible working conditions for
women & children
Slavery & slave trade existed
1. Catholic Emancipation Act
2. Reform Bill of 1832
Catholics could run for office
People w/ less property could vote
Factory Act of 1833Work conditions
improved
Slavery abolished in colonies, 1833
Individual rights improved