Every British Prime Minister Part 3 (1852-1902)

The video covers the political landscape of 19th-century Britain, focusing on key figures like Derby, Aberdeen, Palmerston, Gladstone, and Salisbury. It discusses the Conservative split over the corn laws, the formation of the Liberal Party, and major international events like the Crimean War, US Civil War, and the Scramble for Africa. The video also highlights significant domestic reforms, including electoral changes, education acts, and trade union legalization, while addressing the challenges of foreign policy and military expansion.

What was the main reason for the split of the Conservatives in the mid-19th century?

• The repeal of the Corn Laws

• The Crimean War

• The Second Opium War

• The rise of the Liberal Party

Who formed a coalition with the Whigs after the collapse of Derby's government?

• The Earl of Aberdeen

• Russell

• Disraeli

• Palmerston

During the US Civil War, what was Palmerston's stance regarding the Confederacy?

• He sent troops to support the Confederacy

• He hoped the Confederacy would weaken the USA

• He remained neutral

• He supported the Union

What was one of the key reforms introduced by Gladstone during his tenure?

• The Elementary Education Act

• The Government of India Act

• The Corn Laws

• The Suez Canal purchase

Which act doubled the number of voting men in Britain during Gladstone's reforms?

• The Home Rule Bill

• The Government of India Act

• The Electoral Reform Act of 1867

• The Factory Act

What was a significant foreign policy concern for Disraeli during his tenure?

• The US Civil War

• The Eastern Question

• The Italian Unification

• The Armenian Crisis

Which war did Britain become involved in during Disraeli's tenure?

• The Second Anglo-Afghan War

• The Crimean War

• The Opium War

• The First Boer War

What was the outcome of the Second Boer War for Britain?

• A quick victory

• A costly and prolonged conflict

• A defeat

• A neutral stance

Who succeeded Salisbury after his resignation in 1902?

• Gladstone

• Arthur Balfour

• Palmerston

• Disraeli

What was a major domestic reform introduced by Salisbury during his tenure?

• The Suez Canal purchase

• Free schooling

• The Corn Laws

• The Home Rule Bill