Age of Reform

By Evan007
  • Catholic Emancipation Act passed by Parliament

    Catholic Emancipation Act passed by Parliament

    Daniel O'Conell founded the Catholic Association to start a campaign for emancipating Catholics.
  • Great Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    Great Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    Wide ranging changes to the electoral system of England and Wales.
  • Slavery is Banned in All British Colonies

    Slavery is Banned in All British Colonies

    Abolishment throughout the British Empire
  • Queen Victoria ascends to the throne

    Queen Victoria ascends to the throne

    Queen Victoria ascends to the throne of Great Britain
  • Irish Potato Famine Begins

    Irish Potato Famine Begins

    Potato Blight ravaged the potato crop in ireland and 1 million people died.
  • Second Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    Second Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    It enfranchised the urban male working class in England and Wales.
  • Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain passes

    Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain passes

    It substantially reduced the cost of campaigning
  • Queen Victoria dies

    Queen Victoria dies

    A trajic day for Britain
  • All women 30 and older gain the right to vote

    All women 30 and older gain the right to vote

    A national movement that began in 1872
  • British Parliament ends all public hangings

    British Parliament ends all public hangings

    No more public hangings for capital offense.