1. Lesson 32 How democratic was Britain by 1885?
Aim: To assess the short and long term significance of 1867 Reform Act on democracy in Britain

2. Starting Off… What point is the cartoonist making?
Do you agree with the source? Explain – 4 points

3. Consider what the original terms of Disraeli’s act were

4. Consider what the original terms of Disraeli’s act were

5. Consider what the original terms of Disraeli’s act were

6. Democracy in the making; 1867-1885
Complete the table detailing the 5 key reform acts passed
Consider the immediate consequences, significance (long-term) and limitations.

7. HOW DEMOCRATIC WAS BRITAIN BY 1885?
ACT
KEY TERMS
CONSEQUENCES/ OUTCOME
SIGNIFICANCE
LIMITATION
1867 Second Parliamentary Reform Act
Ballot Act 1872
Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883
Representation of the People Act 1884
Redistribution of Seats Act 1885

8. To what extent had democracy been achieved
HOMEWORK - JUDGEMENT
To what extent had democracy been achieved
in Britain by 1885?
Balanced – great extent and less extent
3 arguments supported by explicit reference to key acts – significance or limitations for both views
Consider comparing to period pre 1867 and/or pre 1832 to justify views
Consider what had changed and what had remained the same
Rank arguments in terms of importance
Determine limitation/challenges to the view you do not agree with
Democracy – what does it mean? For who?

9. HOW DEMOCRATIC WAS BRITAIN BY 1885?
ACT
KEY TERMS
CONSEQUENCES/ OUTCOME
SIGNIFICANCE
LIMITATION
1867 Second Parliamentary Reform Act
Ballot Act 1872
Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883
Representation of the People Act 1884
Redistribution of Seats Act 1885