19th Century Electoral Reforms

The video discusses the electoral reform acts in 19th-century Great Britain, highlighting the expansion of voting rights for men and the socio-political pressures that drove these changes. It explains how industrialization and the rise of the working class led to increased demands for political inclusion, resulting in protests and reluctant reforms by parliamentarians. The video also covers the economic barriers to political participation and the impact of post-WWI pressures on further reforms.

What was the main purpose of the electoral reform acts in the 19th century?

• To abolish the monarchy

• To introduce a new currency

• To expand the franchise for women

• To expand the franchise for men

What percentage of men in the UK were able to vote by 1883?

• 50%

• 40%

• 60%

• 30%

Which socio-economic changes contributed to the expansion of the franchise in the 19th century?

• The rise of industrialization and urbanization

• The discovery of new lands

• The decline of agriculture

• The invention of the steam engine

What was a significant factor in the protests accompanying the reform acts?

• The opposition from the working class

• The support of the monarchy

• The lack of interest from the public

• The involvement of socialist and leftist groups

What was the role of Henry Hindman in the context of the reform acts?

• He was a monarchist opposing the reforms

• He was a socialist involved in protests

• He was a conservative MP supporting the reforms

• He was a military leader during World War I

What was the financial requirement to become an MP by 1851?

• 1000 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 200 pounds

• 600 pounds

What was required to be an elector by 1851?

• A university degree

• A military background

• At least two pounds worth of property

• A recommendation from an MP

What was the primary motivation behind granting the vote to working people?

• To reward them for their service in World War I

• To contain revolutionary pressures

• To promote economic growth

• To increase tax revenues

How did the post-World War I era influence electoral reforms?

• It resulted in the expansion of the British Empire

• It increased radical pressures on the government

• It led to the abolition of the monarchy

• It caused a decline in industrialization

Which event inspired part of the militant working class after 1918?

• The American Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution