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Economy, society and politics, 1846–1885 (A-level only)

the Age of Reform: Britain, 1832–1885 (A-level only): Economy, society and politics, 1846–1885 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885

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Government and developing political organisation: the development of the political system and party realignment; the emergence of the Liberal Party.
Government and democracy: Gladstone, his ministries and ideas and policies; Disraeli, his ministries, ideas and policies; increasing democracy; legislation.
Pressure for change: social campaigns, Public Health reform; Chartism; pressure for parliamentary reform; Irish Nationalism.
Economic developments: the mid-Victorian boom; the 'golden age' of agriculture; industrial and transport developments; impact of increased trade; the Great Depression.
Social developments: prosperity and poverty in towns and countryside; regional divisions; influences including Evangelicalism; 'self-help'; trade unions and education.
The political, economic and social condition of Britain by 1885; the extent of democracy and Britain’s industrial position.

Liberal PartyCorn LawsLiberalismConservatismUrbanizationPublic HealthIndustrialisationUrbanisationEvangelicalismDemocracy

Focus on key events and their impacts: When answering questions, clearly link key events to their social and political impacts to demonstrate understanding of cause and effect.
Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing policies or reforms, always include specific examples to support your arguments.

Confusing the Liberal Party with the Whigs: Clarify that while the Liberal Party evolved from the Whigs, it represented a broader coalition of interests and was established in response to changing political dynamics.
Confusing Gladstone and Disraeli's policies: Focus on the specific reforms associated with each leader and their political ideologies to avoid confusion.

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