Pitt's Reform Act

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addressed corruption in elections
gptkbp:amended_by Subsequent Reform Acts
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:William_Wilberforce
gptkbp:date_enacted gptkb:1785
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:William_Pitt_the_Younger
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for future electoral reforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pitt's Reform Act
gptkbp:impact increased representation
gptkbp:influenced political thought in Britain
gptkbp:influenced_by previous reform acts
gptkbp:is_applied_in gptkb:House_of_Commons
gptkbp:is_criticized_for not going far enough
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Parliamentary debates
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Tory_Party
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:led_to subsequent reforms
greater public awareness of electoral issues
gptkbp:purpose to reform the British Parliament
gptkbp:reformed the electoral system
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Reform_Act_1832
gptkbp:resulted_in reduced number of rotten boroughs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Pitt_the_Younger
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4