Reform Act of 1867

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Representation_of_the_People_Act_1884
gptkbp:decreased_representation_for rural areas
gptkbp:discusses representation
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:extended_voting_rights_to urban working class men
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Representation_of_the_People_Act_1884
gptkbp:has_impact_on British democracy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reform Act of 1867
gptkbp:increased_electorate_by approximately 1.5 million
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Chartist_movement
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Benjamin_Disraeli
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of gptkb:City
gptkbp:is_aimed_at promoting social justice
reducing corruption
encouraging civic engagement
addressing social inequalities
modernizing the electoral system
fostering national unity
expanding democracy
encouraging political activism
facilitating social change
creating a more equitable society
fostering democratic values
enhancing civil rights
improving representation
promoting political reform
responding to industrialization
encouraging political discourse
addressing the needs of the working class
enhancing government accountability
addressing the demands of reformers
improving the political landscape
increasing political stability
increasing the legitimacy of the government
promoting equality in voting rights
responding to public demands for reform
responding to urbanization
supporting the working class
gptkbp:is_criticized_for class tensions
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:House_of_Commons
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:England_and_Wales
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Conservative_Party
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Second_Reform_Act
political participation
gptkbp:notable_for its expansion of the franchise
gptkbp:part_of Victorian era reforms
gptkbp:reduced_property_requirements_for voting eligibility
gptkbp:resulted_in redistribution of parliamentary seats
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkbp:was_influenced_by public pressure
gptkbp:was_part_of the broader reform movement
a series of electoral reforms
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:Liberal_Party
gptkbp:year 1867
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Reform_Act_of_1837
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5