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Britain 1860’s- 1880’s

Britain 1860’s- 1880’s. The Second Reform Bill of 1867. Admitted one million more eligible voters, many from the working class. Spearheaded by Benjamin Disraeli- conservative. William Gladstone. Liberal 1868-1874- P.M. of England. Ballot Act of 1872- secret ballots

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Britain 1860’s- 1880’s

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  1. Britain 1860’s- 1880’s

  2. The Second Reform Bill of 1867 • Admitted one million more eligible voters, many from the working class. • Spearheaded by Benjamin Disraeli- conservative.

  3. William Gladstone • Liberal 1868-1874- P.M. of England. • Ballot Act of 1872- secret ballots • Education Act of 1870- made government responsible for elementary schools.

  4. More literacy, more democracy, less discontent.

  5. Disraeli- P.M. 1874-1880 • Public Health Act- gov’t. responsible for sanitation. • Artisan Dwelling Act- provided gov’t. housing for the working class.

  6. Gladstone Appears Again and Again • Attempts to solve the Irish problem of home rule, which is defeated numerous times. • Charles Parnell- leader of Irish Land League.

  7. Homework • Complete AP Test Prep found on pages 758-759. • For Wednesday, complete Ch.22 Outline and study for your exam.

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