From Electoral Reform to Mass Democracy (1832-1928)

By morganelova

  • People's Charter

    People's Charter
    1. All men to have the right to vote.
    2. Voting should take place in secret ballot.
    3. Parliamentary elections every year.
    4. Constituencies should be of equal size.
    5. MP should be paid.
    6. The property qualification for becoming a MP should be abolished.

  • First Reform Act

    First Reform Act
    Extended the right to vote and reallocated seats in the House of Commons.

  • Newport Rising

    Newport Rising

  • Second Reform Act

    Second Reform Act
    Gave the vote to part of the urban male working class. Passed by Disraeli

  • Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act

    Made it a criminal offence to bride voters.

  • Third Reform Act

    Third Reform Act
    Passed by Gladstone.
    All male property-owners could vote.

  • Representation of the People Act (1)

    Representation of the People Act (1)
    • All men over the age of 21.
    • Women over the age of 30 who were property owners or who were married to a man who owned a property.
    • Women now allowed to become MPs.

  • Representation of the People Act (2)

    Representation of the People Act (2)
    • All adults over 21 can vote.