Greater democracy: election of Whigs; Great Reform Act and its impact; state of Britain by 1832
The Whigs won the 1830 election and passed the Great Reform Act in 1832. This law changed who could vote and which towns sent MPs to Parliament — but it stopped well short of full democracy.
Real World
Old Sarum in Wiltshire — a grassy mound with no residents — returned two MPs to Parliament until 1832, while the 180,000-strong city of Manchester had none, making reform hard to argue against.
Exam Focus
Avoid simply listing changes; always link each reform to its political or social consequence to access higher marks.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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