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ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY OF WALES AND ENGLAND, c.1780-1848

General topic 1: The Conservatives in the age of Peel and Disraeli, 1834-1880

 

Focus: The main developments in the Conservative party in this period.

 

Origins: The nature and ideas of the Conservative Party in 1841

 

Key issues:

  • Peel’s effectiveness as a party leader, 1834-1846

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  • The reforms of the Great Ministry, 1841-1846.

  • Causes and effects of the repeal of the Corn Laws.

  • The 1867 Reform Act and Tory Democracy.

  • Disraelian Conservatism in action, 1874-1880.

Significance/Consequences: The significance and consequences of the main developments in the Conservative Party to 1880

Outline theme 2: Parliamentary Reform, c.1780-1886

 

Focus: A study of the main developments in Parliamentary reform

 

Origins: The Parliamentary and electoral systems in the late eighteenth century

 

Key Issues:

  • Reasons for the growth of the Parliamentary reform movement.

  • Political protest and the radical challenge after 1815

  • The causes and impact of Chartism

  • The extent and importance of legislation on Parliamentary reform

Significance /Consequences: The significance and consequences of the main developments in Parliamentary reform to 1886