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Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
the impact of industrialisation: Britain, c1783–1832: Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
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AqaA LevelHistory1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885
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Government and a changing society, 1812–18326 objectives
- Government: Lord Liverpool; the Corn Laws and other legislation; attitudes to reform and repression; the economy; the repeal of the Combination Acts.
- Government: Canning, Goderich and Wellington; legislation including the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts; the metropolitan police force; O’Connell and Catholic Emancipation.
- Economic developments: continuing industrialisation and developments in key industries; agricultural change; economic policies and free trade.
- Social developments: the effects of industrialisation; standards of living and working class discontent.
- Pressures for change: Luddism and radical agitation; the anti-slavery movement; Methodism; early socialism and the ideas of Robert Owen.
- Greater democracy: the election of the Whigs; pressure for parliamentary reform; the Great Reform Act and its impact; the state of Britain politically, economically and socially by 1832.
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RepressionTrade UnionCatholic Relief ActReform ActEnclosure MovementFree TradeUrbanisationChartismRadical AgitationCorn LawsFranchiseParliamentary Reform
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- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing legislation or government actions, always include specific examples and their impacts.
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing legislation or political figures, always include specific examples and their impacts.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the Corn Laws with other agricultural policies: Focus on the protective nature of the Corn Laws and their impact on grain prices and landowners.
- Overgeneralizing the impact of O'Connell's campaign: Acknowledge the role of public sentiment, political pressure, and the broader context of reform in the period.
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