Question

How did the reform act of 1832 change parliament?

Answer 1

1. It extended suffrage to the middle classes who had been rising in wealth and power since the start of the Industrial Revolution
2. The act also aimed to re-evaluate constituent areas, new fast growing cities like Manchester and Liverpool
3. The act can be seen as a way of accepting the middle class into the political arena before the middle and working classes could unite and pose a serious threat to the upper classes in charge of parliament.


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Answer 2

-Redistributed seats in the House of Commons

-More suffrage for working class men

-Less property qualifications required for voting