1. The Great Reform Bill

2. The Tory Argument Constitutional imbalance More power to towns No end in sight

3. Whig Argument Dangerous times Fairness demands it Limit corruption

4. Qualifications 10 Pound Householder Property implies intelligence

6. Impact House of Lords clearly lesser Lords influence decreased

7. William IV Reigned 1830-1837

8. Monarchy’s power decreased Greater role for public opinion Party politics

9. Democracy? Suffrage not universal Local democratic traditions weakened Electorate increased Pocket boroughs eliminated Bribery decreased

10. Political Parties Permanent local organizations National organizations begin

11. Irish Party Radicals

12. Legislation Abolition of Slavery in Empire (1833) Factory Act (1833) Poor Law Act (1834) National education support Municipal Corporations Act

13. Tamworth Manifesto Tories won’t seek repeal of Reform Act

14. Reform Act of 1832 Expanded electorate Increased party influence Decreased power of monarch and House of Lords Increased power of House of Commons