19th Century Political Reforms

By muskit
  • The Poor Law

    The law states:
    Prisoners would have to work hard labour.
  • Muhammad Ali helps Egypt gains independence from the Ottoman Empire

  • "The People's Charter" advocates for reform

    Advocated for:
    1. one vote per person
    2. equal electoral districts
    3. payment for members of parliament
    4. anonymous voting
    5. removal of property qualifications
    6. new parliament election every year
  • Slavery abolished in England!

  • Factory Act

    Prioritizes safety and health:
    -dangerous machines were fenced off
    -no children were to clean active machines
  • Secret Ballot Act

    Allowed poor farmers and labourers to vote secretly. However, this only includes men.
  • Independence of India

    India gains independence from the rule of British Crown