Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:political_reforms
|
| gptkbp:addressed |
Electoral corruption
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Whig_Party
|
| gptkbp:date_enacted |
1832
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:established |
New constituencies
|
| gptkbp:has_limitations |
Voting rights for women
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Reform Act 1832
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased representation for urban areas
|
| gptkbp:increased |
Middle class representation
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Chartist_movement
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
Voting by secret ballot
|
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
Promote social justice
Support economic development Political reform Promote democracy Promote national unity Strengthen civil society Encourage civic engagement Encourage political participation Encourage public discourse Strengthen the middle class Increase voter participation Address public demand for reform Address social inequalities Create a fairer electoral process Eliminate rotten boroughs Enhance political accountability Establish a more representative government Facilitate political reform Facilitate social change Foster political stability Modernize the electoral system Reduce aristocratic power Reflect population changes |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:Yes
Conservatives |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Scotland gptkb:Wales |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Tory_Party
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Representation_of_the_People_Act_1867
Further electoral reforms |
| gptkbp:passes_through |
gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:House_of_Commons |
| gptkbp:reduces |
Property qualifications for voting
|
| gptkbp:reformed |
Parliamentary representation
|
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Rotten_boroughs
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Redistribution of seats
|
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:King_William_IV
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Expanded the electorate
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
Public pressure
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Great_Reform_Movement
Victorian era reforms |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
Radicals
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:King_George_IV
gptkb:Queen_Caroline |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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