Reform Bill of 1832 By: Claire Ringenberg and Gabrielle Harris

Layout What is the Reform Bill? British citizens view on reform bill Voting regulations Parliamentary Democracy Earl Grey Establishment of Liberalism Changing the Government systems Less say in the Tory Government British citizens view on reform bill What is Liberalism? How Reform Bill shows liberalism More representation through out House of Commons New voting regulations Equal distribution of control and power Britain Liberalism vs. US Liberalism Bill of Rights Natural Rights Bibliography

What is the Reform Bill? The Reform Bill of 1832 was established under the British Parliament and shifted voting regulations from nobility power to populated towns. During the time of the Industrial Revolution, the economy altered due to the integration of multiple towns, causing tension with the people because they barely had any representation in the government. With the lower class dominating mostly 95% of the population, they wanted to control and have the right to vote, instead of the land owners. This showed the part of the implied representative democracy that was established through the new government system. The majority class also wanted to be able to have a secret ballet. The current Tory government soon started disintegrating, the king had less say, and the new prime minister, Earl Grey, had more power. The Reform Bill of 1832 created under Earl Grey’s ruling showed liberalism through the new voting regulations and limiting the kings powers.

Earl Grey Earl Grey was the prime minister of Britain from years of 1830-1834. During that time period, Earl Grey led to the reformation in government systems, turning it into a parliamentary democracy. This parliamentary government also implemented the ways of a representative democracy. The changes in the Reform Bill of 1832 led for the King to be less involved and having the prime minister to be more involved. It also encouraged the prime minister and parliament to act as a check for the king. This type of government that he enforced is an example of Liberalism. It led for citizens and fast growing towns higher representation in the House of Commons.

Impact the Reform Bill made during the 1830’s Lower Class and Bourgeoisie: The Lower Class and Bourgeoisie, which made up 95% of the population, each were impacted positively in the outcome of the Reform Bill. The Reform Bill led them to have a great say in government and society obligations through voting. It also led them with more representation in the House of Commons so the overall country resulted in being well-balanced through each social status. Upper Class: The Upper Class in this case which included the nobles were upset with the outcome of the Inform Bill. It led for them to have less impact through out the society and their word also had less power. Another impact the bill made on the upper class was how their noble king had less say for them as well.

Liberalism Defined Liberalism teaches the importance of individual freedom and well being. Liberals were mostly part of the middle class or bourgeoisie. Liberals believed in the importance of law, and that law would ensure order. Liberals also believed that the nation has a duty to protect the people. The idea of Laissez-Faire Capitalism was an important belief regarding the way government was run. It is the idea that there was no government intervention in social and economic affairs. The balance-of-power system is also important to liberals. It is the idea that an individual nation chooses their own course of action. Liberals believed that war and revolutionary changes disrupt progress and that it gives the government more power; which they did not desire.

How the Reform Bill of 1832 Represented Liberalism The Reform Bill of 1832 represented liberalism by using parliament to carry out reforms, voting rights equal among citizens, and a balanced number of representatives in the House of Commons.

Britain Liberalism vs. US Liberalism Liberalism in the 19th century in Britain is very similar to the US Liberal system. First off the Britain Reform Bill of 1832 created the idea for a check on the king just like the Legislative branch checks the Executive branch in the US government system. Both countries believe that the government should protect human natural rights and they also guaranteed the protection of natural rights from the constitution. United States created the bill of rights which is part of the US constitution. The bill of rights and natural rights stress many similar ideas. The natural rights are similar to the to the first amendment, the fourth amendment, and the eight amendment of the constitution in the US Liberal system.

Impact of the Reform Bill This Picture of Great Britain shows how the representation in the House of Commons changed after the Reform Bill of 1832. This showed how much effect and change the new bill put on the Parliamentary Government.

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