18th Century Politics

INTRODUCTION What do the people consider the Conservative party to be a joke?(Present day) · The party is split "“ no agreeing e.g Europe (Ken Clarke- join Euro and E.U) · Out of Date- old fashioned views- out of touch with modern politics · They always change their leaders- no continuity · Old/stupid/pompous members · 2 Bad elections Very similar to 1846- they were also considered a joke · Sir Robert Peel resigned leaving 3 possible candidates to lead them · Split party "“ "FREE TRADE" · Out of date "“ "the stupid party" · Bad general elections "“ 1846 & 1850 · No election win between 1841 and 1874 People suggested that their days were numbered. However in 1874 they won an election- Mr. Benjamin Disraeli "“ who was to make the conservatives dominate politics into the next century.

1. THE DECISIONS OF BRITAIN · Prime Minister decided ministers and the House of Commons decided the prime minister.

Sir Robert Peel, twice Prime Minister of the Unite...

The Thames Tunnel (opened 1843). Cement was used i...

Stephenson's Rocket at the Science Museum, London.

The House of Commons had a great and extensive authority and the House of Lords. In the commons, rights to voting and distribution changed towards the mid 19th century.

· Most impressive of the Great Britain's political stability foundation lay in their European stability.

· Colonies tend to be a drain on Britain.

DISRAELI : "milestones round the neck of Britain" 1852 · However population was rising through immigration. But emigration doubled between 1850 & 1870 · Britain had colonies in: New Zealand, Africa, Canada and the West Indies · Great trade reflected in supremacy of the British Navy · 1945- 300 ships fitted with steam engines 2. THE WEALTH OF BRITAIN · 1851 "“ workshop of the world. Industry growth-growth in trade. Any deficit made up by foreign payments · Railways- T.Brassey- built railways all over the world · Main...